2010 International CES

Continuing its commitment to openness and innovation, AT&T is returning to CES in January with its fourth annual full-day Developer Summit, to be held at the Palms resort in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2010.

Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, will kick off the summit, followed by a full-day technical and business event providing developers the opportunity to learn how to build and monetize their applications for AT&T’s 81.6 million wireless customers. De la Vega will announce significant news for developers at the conference and will be joined on the agenda by John Donovan, chief technology officer, AT&T Operations, David Christopher, chief marketing officer, and Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.

After the morning keynote and general sessions, attendees may choose from four different tracks focusing on deep technical presentations for software developers, roadmap and strategy presentations for marketing and business development representatives, and a track dedicated to tools and success with the AT&T Emerging Devices Organization (EDO).The marketing and EDO tracks will also include AT&T executive panels for question and answer sessions, as well as several networking opportunities throughout the evening.

This high level event is geared towards developers of software and hardware mobile solutions. The event is designed to provide guidance and insight for developers building applications for various wireless platforms used by AT&T, including Microsoft Windows Mobile, RIM, Symbian, Palm OS, iPhone and Java.

During the International Consumer Electronics Show, AT&T will make a series of announcements, covering various initiatives and devices. Company executives will also be speaking on panels throughout the conference.

Go to the 2010 International CES Web site.
Schedule of Events

AT&T Developer Summit
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010
2010 International CES
Jan. 7 through 10, 2010
Panels featuring AT&T executives:
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
7:15-9:00 AM – Glenn Lurie – FierceWireless Panel *(Encore/Wynn Hotel)
Noon-1:00 PM – David Christopher – Staying Competitive in Turbulent Times (LVCC, North Hall)
Noon-1:00 PM – Michael Woodward – Superphones: One Device to Rule Them All? (LVCC, South Hall)
Noon-1:00 PM – Joan Marsh – Tech Policy Summit Session (LVCC, North Hall)
3:30-4:30 PM – Glenn Lurie – Entertainment Technology Center @ CES Panel – Trends in Mobile Entertainment (LVCC, North Hall)
Friday, Jan. 8, 2010
9:40-10:00 AM - Paul Whitehead – MPEGIF keynote (NOTE: MPEGIF is a forum to exchange information and views on technological, economic and regulatory issues that are relevant to adoption and deployment of MPEG and related standards in next generation digital media services).
Noon-1:00 PM – Carlton Hill – Why is the Smartphone OS Ecosystem So Complex? (LVCC, South Hall)

Google offers a presentation on January 5, comes the announcement Nexus One?

Google has finally dot the "i" on the smartphone Nexus One. Prior to that, all information about this device was preliminary, Google has never confirmed its existence. And now the company sent out an invitation to the presentation, which will be held on January 5 next year. True, the name Google Nexus One it is not directly mentioned, saying only that the event is associated with the platform Android.

Recall, according to unofficial data, Google Nexus One - it besklaviaturnogo piece based on the Android 2.1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon with 1 GHz processor. It is equipped with 3.7-inch touch screen AMOLED-display and a 5-megapixel camera. In the U.S. unit likely to be sold at the operator T-Mobile. According to rumors, then Google Nexus One will do and in Europe.

Google Nexus One Price without contract is $ 530

The network got Documentation smartphone Google Nexus One, which indicates its value, and there was glad other data. It is reported that without a contract and bind to a specific network operator unit will sell for $ 530, a two-year contract with operator T-Mobile - for only $ 180. If the owner of the device decides to terminate the contract before the expiration of 120 days, it will need to pay the remaining $ 350 or return the smartphone Google.


Interestingly, one Google account will be available no more than 5 devices. In addition, the documentation is an indication that the model will be delivered and outside the United States. For discussion and a few other conditions of sales. The smartphone will be sold at the company's website, it can be found at google.com / phone, it obviously opens January 5. Apparently, as the final name of "guglofona" will be used exactly Nexus One. In addition, the documentation confirmed that the Nexus One is made by HTC.

Insdream SX601 almost Kindle, but with a different scree

Internet store Amazon last week, not without pride, reports the success of its bukridera Amazon Kindle, and some other manufacturers are beginning to copy the success of the device. Insdream SX601 appearance is almost an exact copy of the Kindle, but, unlike onogo and Barnes & Noble nook, using 6-inch screen Vizplex, made the technology of electronic paper has a DSTN panel of the same diagonal displays 16 shades of gray.

According to the company Insdream, DSTN screen has a fast refresh rate under the same terms as for energy saving electronic paper. This lower contrast of the screen may not have the best impact on readability in adverse lighting conditions. Also in Insdream SX601 no wireless modules and the only way to download the book at him - USB-connector. To store the information used by SD-memory card formats up to 4 GB. Among the supported formats of electronic books TXT, HTML, PDF, EPUB, PDB, FB2, CHM, RTF, TCR, OEB and OpenReader.

Charge the battery enough for two weeks of reading in normal mode. The model is equipped with sensor position in space, an MP3 player with a mono speaker and 3.5-mm audio output, a function of sound text (supported by English and Chinese). In addition, there are image viewer, calculator, calendar, and the internal search. On the timing of release, region sales and cost of the device for reading electronic books are not reported.

8GB iPhone 3GS still exist?

Rumors that Apple is ready to release a version of the phone iPhone 3GS memory capacity 8 GB appeared almost before the official presentation of this model. This 3GS half a year already went on sale, but the 8 GB version never appeared. However, one of the users in Germany, at the order iPhone 3G memory of 8 GB, come with markings apparatus iPhone 3GS v2.2, 8GB on the box.

It is reasonable to question arises - what is misspelled or the iPhone 3G is not packed in that box? Perhaps the stock version of 3G devices were drawing to an end and in the company thinking about a successor more budget model. You also can not exclude that January 26 will represent a new device, and a new model iPhone. In favor of this version is the fact that the previously received information that the 8GB version of iPhone 3GS will be presented in the New Year holidays.

Motorola introduce two phones at CES 2010

According to the analyst Tripa Chowdhry (Trip Chowdhry) of Global Equities, Motorola will at the upcoming CES, 2010 should be announced two models of phones. It is expected that the company will introduce Android-smartphone for the operator AT & T. The device will have an OLED screen, a physical keyboard and a standard set of programs from Google. Reported earlier that the operator AT & T is a model Motorola Motus, which differs unusual keyboard, which can recline under the back cover of the phone, staying available in the closed position. Also rumored is known that the smartphone will be running OS Android 1.5 in combination with proprietary interface MOTOBLUR, but Trip Chowdhry insists that the machine will receive a standard set of features Android.

He also said that Motorola will introduce a separate model of phone to the operator Verizone Wireless, which will also be running OS Android. Chaudhry said that this device will not have a physical keyboard, but also receive OLED-screen. Perhaps it comes to Motorola Sholes, who is described as bezklaviaturnaya version Motorola Droid / Milestone. Although this information has not yet found an official confirmation from representatives of the company, known for certain that Motorola will hold a certain event in the CES 2010. The presentation will take place on January 6.

Android-smartphone Motorola XT800 out in China

It was learned that Motorola has launched in China, your smartphone XT800. He is running an operating system Android 2.0.1 and is sold at the operator China Telecom. Motorola XT800 - this dual-mode smartphone with support for mobile GSM and CDMA, it is made in candybar with 3.7-inch capacitive touch screen and no hardware keyboard. Among other characteristics of the device - processor ARM Cortex A8, 5-megapixel camera, FM-radio and wireless Bluetooth and WAPI (Wi-Fi).

In addition, Motorola XT800 has a 3.5-mm audio connector, a slot for microSD memory cards and even HDMI-port, through which it can output to external video monitors 720p. On the cost smartphone information yet. It is not clear whether this model will be released outside the Chinese market, it could be sold, for example, in the United States.

Philips Xenium K700: "long-playing" phone that supports music in the CD-as

The network has more details about the mobile phone Philips Xenium K700. This is a fairly simple device with a 2.8-inch touch screen and no keyboard. It does not work in third-generation cellular networks, does not support Wi-Fi and GPS. But he has one non-standard for normal phone capabilities: support for audio format FLAC. That is, the device can play music in high quality, comparable to CD. At Philips Xenium K700, moreover, supports a wide range of audio and video formats. Otherwise, the characteristics of the device medium. While nothing is known about when it goes on sale and how much it cost.

Specifications Philips Xenium K700:
* Cellular: GSM / EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz
* Internal memory: 48 MB
* MicroSD-slot (cards up to 8 GB)
* Audio formats: MP3, AAC, AAC +, WMA, FLAC and APE
* Video formats: AVI, DivX, RMVB, RM, FLV, MPEG4, H.263 and 3GP
* Display: 2.8-inch touchscreen, 240х400 pixels, 262K colors
* Camera: 3,2 Mp
* Interfaces: Bluetooth, USB
* Battery: 1000 mAh
* Opening hours of talk time: up to 8,5 hours
* Dimensions: 101x52x13, 2 mm
* Weight: 97 grams

Pantech P9020: budget QWERTY-phone approved by FCC

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified mobile phone Pantech P9020. This is a fairly simple device with a 2.8-inch touch screen and sliding QWERTY-keyboard. At this time the FCC files include a full list of documents, including photos and user manual. It pointed out that Pantech P9020 will be sold by U.S. operator AT & T. Most likely, it will be relatively inexpensive.


User's Guide also has a full list of the characteristics of the phone. It stated that he supported the cellular networks of second-and third-generation, equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, supports wireless Bluetooth interface and memory card format microSD. Pantech P9020 player can play audio formats MP3, MIDI, iMelody, MMF, WAV, SMAF, and AAC +. The phone measures 93.4 h64h14, 1 mm, and weight - 130 grams. In all likelihood, he will soon go on sale at AT & T.

Tachfony Samsung I6330C and I8180C emerged in China

According to Samsung Hub, the Chinese operator China Mobile has released two new models from the company Samsung Electronics. Samsung I6330C equipped with a 3.2-inch touchscreen AMOLED-display with WQVGA resolution and 3.2-megapixel camera. In addition, it allows you to watch mobile TV transmission channel CCTV-1 and CCTV-News. The device also supports A-GPS and the Chinese third-generation cellular networks. Rather, it is aimed at entertaining segment.

Model Samsung I8180C, in turn, can be considered a business decision. This is the communicator in the same form-factor besklaviaturnogo monoblock. It is based on the operating system Windows Mobile 6.5 and the processor with a clock frequency of 800 MHz. The device operates in cellular networks TD-HSDPA and supports the wireless standard WAPI (Chinese version of Wi-Fi). On the cost of devices, the source did not mention.

Droid Does Radio

Stream America's favorite radio stations to your Droid — free!
Go to www.iheartradio.com/droid from your Android phone's browser or download it from the Android Marketplace under Multimedia.


Version 2.2 Includes:

* More than 350 of America's favorite stations
* Artist-hosted stations from Christina Aguilera, Eagles and Weezer featuring their stories and favorite music
* Frequently updated traffic reports available for several major markets including New York, L.A., Chicago, San Francisco and Houston
* Now set a station to play automatically when you launch the App
* Lyrics, album art and more!

MOTO XT800 by Motorola Launches in China

To our developers in China and around the world, we have just announced the latest Android devic with China Telecom called the MOTO XT800 (pictured to the left). The new phone is a touch tablet running Android 2.0 with a 480 x 854 (FWVGA) capacitive touch screen, 5 megapixel camera, supports GSM and CDMA, WiFi-enabled, and is ready for your Android applications. Come check out this product at the MOTODEV Summit in Beijing, China on January 13 and learn more about the developer opportunities. Registration is free and we hope you can make it. For more info on the MOTO XT800, check out the product specifications on MOTODEV. If you have any questions let us know by commenting on this blog post or asking them on our discussion boards.

Motorola: 2 New Phones At CES?

Motorola (MOT) may be planning to announce a pair of new phones at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, according to Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry.

* In a research note today, Chowdhry asserts that the company “may announce” a new Android-based phone for the AT&T (T) network; he says sources indicate the phone will have an OLED screen and a physical keyboard, and may run the “Google experiences” software environment, rather than the company’s proprietary MotoBlur software.
* He also says the company “may announce” a second Android phone for Verizon Wireless (VZ, VOD); that one he says will have an OLED screen and a soft keyboard.

The company has an event scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on January 6 in Las Vegas- just ahead of the show’s official launch with a keynote by Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer, and one day after Google is expected to unveil its own Android-based Nexus One phone.

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Controlla PS3 con Nokia N900 e Bluemaemo

Controlla PS3 con Nokia N900 e Bluemaemo

FPSECE 0.10 Tekken 3 on HTC HD2

This video shows Tekken 3 on a HTC HD2 emulated with the new FPSECE 0.10. The game runs smooth and is playable with virtual keys on screen.

OtterBox Defender for iPhone 3G / 3Gs Unboxing and Review

The OtterBox Defender is the perfect case for anyone who needs ULTIMATE PROTECTION. The OtterBox Defender Series for iPhone 3G / 3GS offers stylish and sophisticated protection in 3 layers. First, a thin, clear membrane covers your Touch Screen to help prevent scratches and dings. Second is a hard, strong Polycarbonate skeleton that surrounds your device. Wrapped around all of this is a Silicone skin that absorbs bump and shock. Included with the case is a ClipStand holster. This case only fits the iPhone 3G and 3Gs. The OtterBox comes in three colors, Black, Pink, Yellow/Black, and White.

SlideIT for Android

Amazing SlideIT for Android on Samsung Galaxy

Nokia Configuration Tool

Nokia Configuration Tool is a PC application to locally manage settings for Nokia devices. IT professionals and other advanced users can edit and store settings on a compatible PC and transfer them to a compatible Nokia device.

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OnLive Demo: Playing Crysis on iPhone

OnLive Demo: Playing Crysis on iPhone

Nokia Image Space (Experimental Beta at Nokia Beta Labs)

Nokia Image Space provides you a new view to your own photos, as well as to those from your friends and other people.

N900 Video Capture Samples

Filmed using Nokia's new pocket computer the N900. The optics of the N900 seem to be first class as usual, but software let's it down. Note the dropped frames, the poor compression and the very poor attempt at dealing with direct sunlight. Visit www.nokiacreative.com for more details.

Sony Ericsson Hazel preview: First look

Gsmarena have posted a preview of the Sony Ericsson Hazel. Here are the phone's features and theif final impression.

Sony Ericsson Hazel at a glance:
* General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100, GPRS/EDGE class 10, HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps
* Form factor: Slider
* Dimensions: 102 x 49.5 x 16 mm, 120 g
* Display: 2.6-inch 16M color TFT display, 240 x 320 pixel resolution, covered with scratch-resistant mineral glass
* Memory: 319MB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
* UI: Proprietary Flash-based UI
* Still camera: 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection, smile detection, VGA video recording @ 30 fps
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, GPS receiver with A-GPS
* Misc: Splash-resistant body, accelerometer sensor for screen auto rotation, SensMe, Noise Shield, Clear Voice and Intelligent Volume Adaptation, social networking integration with homescreen Widget Manager, HD Voice Ready
* Battery: 1000 mAh BST-43 Li-Po battery

Sony Ericsson must be quite serious about their GreenHeart lineup. The Elm and the Hazel look like the right phones to give it a fresh kickstart. Perhaps there will be more to follow - in the lower segments and with different eco-friendly twists. The point of the Hazel (and the Elm) though is to show that green handsets don't need to be functionally crippled niche devices.

The Hazel is far from a definite must-have but it boasts all-round skill and that's still a rarity in feature phones. If smartphones and touchscreen are not your thing this one is a logical option. The promised widget support and social networking will be another important asset.

The GreenHeart duo does well to diversify the supply. The differences between the Elm and the Hazel are mostly visual - different form factor and different displays. Whichever you choose you can count on solid all-round performance. We have to admit though we have a soft spot for the Elm - for its unusual shape and brilliant ergonomics. If you haven't done already, check out its preview, that we posted only recently.

Anyway, both GreenHeart devices seem to be worth your thought if you're shopping for an all-in-one feature phone. The rich equipment, ergonomic design and eco-friendly attitude are motivating enough. We only hope this time Sony Ericsson will think twice before they peg the price tag. Affordable touchscreen and smartphones may be a major threat, especially for the Hazel, which won't make it to the shops before the Q2 of next year.

Motorola leather clamshell ripoff

If you fine, fine, such as this A King K98. Leather veneer, as you can see the leather texture, so a lot of luxury mobile phones are far too low, not to mention A king has a K98 or a stylish clamshell phone. The cell phone must have a warm romantic theme is also a female friend would not refuse. In the function, A Wang K98 is not only with dual sim dual standby function, voice Wang, mobile QQ, FM tuner and is everything Oh, and A Wang K98 as well as two color cell phone and selected ~~~~~~~~

A multi-media entertainment functions Wang K98
MTK Operating System Platform
Mainstream features dual sim dual standby, FM FM radio
Built-in game 9 ordinary game phone QQ, Fetion
Music player supports MP3 background play, support equalizer, play music, can be set to Bright Marquee also showed that support for Bluetooth stereo output, Bluetooth Headset
Video playback 3GP, MP4, AVI
E-book support TXT text file format
Radio FM FM stereo, putting-need headphones
Camera pixel high-definition camera
Photo description supports AVI audio video image, the time based on memory size of the
A Wang K98 data applications
Memory can support 4G TF card expansion
Extended support for Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Data transfer Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Picture format jpg, gif
A basic function of Wang K98
Optional language Simplified Chinese, English
Fuselage Section 500 telephone contacts, support caller groups, ring tones, caller picture, caller video, caller display attribution, call background sound
SMS / MMS 100 SMS, support MMS
Switch machine support the timer switch
5 groups alarm clock, customizable alarm Sunday to Monday, you can set Snooze time
Ringtone format mp3, midi
Speaker independent speaker
Call function calls bulk of software, and telephone ring tones, caller groups
Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, speakerphone, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, radio, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, e-books, attribution to inquiries, IP call, marquees, calendar, to-do, alarm clock, calculator, exchange rate, stopwatch, world time, mobile QQ, call background sound, voice, Wang, flying letters
A Wang K98 Appearance / Screen
Product appearance flip
Size 84 * 47 * 17mm
Weight 103G
Available colors white, black
Screen Material / type of color screen
Number 26 million color screen color
Resolution of 176 × 220px
Screen size 2.0 inches
Package Weight 0.65kg
A Wang K98 basic parameters
Time to market, 2009-12-29
Other types of cell phone type
Applicable to groups of women mobile
Standard configuration of the two power (2200mAh) a charge / headset / data cable
Applicable frequency 900/1800MHz
Network standard GSM
Talk Time 200-260 minutes
130-180 hours standby time
7 days replacement warranty limited warranty / guarantee for six months

Sony Ericsson clamshell mobile phone ripoff

Light has exquisite appearance and cool styling is not enough, should have moved to our content. Decca E708 seems like a both from the outside to the inside or the little girls has a unique charm to attract the most Italian of thin her nuanced, the most stunning in her body out of the dissemination of eye-catching luster, the most apt to enjoy her in Design ~~~~~~~~

Decca E708 multimedia entertainment functions
MTK Operating System Platform
Mainstream features dual sim dual standby, FM FM radio
Built-in Game 1 common game
Music player supports MP3 background play, support equalizer, play music, can be set to Bright Marquee also showed that support for Bluetooth stereo output, Bluetooth Headset
Video playback 3GP, MP4, AVI
E-books txt
Radio FM FM stereo, putting-need headphones
Camera pixel high-definition camera
Photo description supports AVI audio video image, the time based on memory size of the
Decca E708 data applications
Memory fuselage Memory 2040KB / equipped with 256MB TF card, support 4G TF card expansion
Expanded support for Java, Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Data transfer Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Picture format jpg, gif
Decca E708 basic functions
Optional language Simplified Chinese, English
Fuselage Section 200 telephone contacts, support call groups, ringing tone
SMS / MMS 50 SMS, support MMS
Switch machine support the timer switch
5 groups alarm clock, customizable alarm Sunday to Monday, you can set Snooze time
Ringtone format mp3, midi
Speaker pairs of speakers
Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, speakerphone, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, radio, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, e-books, attribution to inquiries, IP call, marquees, calendar, alarm clock, calculator, exchange rate, cost per unit, stopwatch, world time, calendar, health management, mobile QQ
Decca E708 Appearance / Screen
Product appearance flip
Size 98 * 49 * 16mm
Weight 103G
Available colors Silver
Screen Material / type of color screen
Number 26 million color screen color
Resolution of 240 × 400px
2.2-inch screen size
Package Weight 0.65kg
Decca E708 basic parameters
Time to market, 2009-12-29
Other types of cell phone type
Applicable to groups of women mobile
Standard configuration of the two power (820mAh) a charge / headset / data cable / 256MB TF Card
Applicable frequency 900/1800MHz
Network standard GSM
Talk Time 200-260 minutes
130-180 hours standby time
7 days replacement warranty limited warranty / guarantee for six months

Tiny Walkman clamshell mobile phone ripoff

Small and exquisite workmanship, the metal plating process, a rare square clamshell design, it all looks so COOL T525 extraordinary, gold-colored body demonstrate distinguished decent cell phone owner identity, reveal the exquisite workmanship and elegant quality, COOL T525 can be described as a cottage in the aristocracy ~~~~~~
COOLW525 multimedia entertainment functions

MTK Operating System Platform
Mainstream features dual sim dual standby, FM FM radio, metal mobile phone
Built-in Game 1 common game
Music player supports MP3 background play, support equalizer, bluetooth stereo output, Bluetooth Headset
Video playback 3GP, MP4
Support TXT e-book e-book reader
Radio FM radio, foreign need for headphones
Camera pixel high-definition camera
Photo description support audio video image, the time based on memory size of the
COOLW525 data applications
Memory fuselage memory 244K, maximum support 4G TF card expansion
Extended support for Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Data Transfer supports USB direct read, Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Picture format jpg, gif, bmp
COOLW525 basic functions
Optional language Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
Fuselage Section 300 telephone contacts, support caller groups, ring tones, caller picture, T Card Backup
SMS / MMS 50 SMS, support MMS
Switch machine support the timer switch
5 groups alarm clock, can be customized Monday to Sunday alarm, you can set Snooze time can be downloaded MP3 as a ringtone
Ringtone format mp3, midi
Speaker independent speaker
Call function call groups, call blacklist
Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, speakerphone, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, radio, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, e-books, calendars, to-do, alarm clock, calculator , exchange rate, cost per unit, stopwatch, world time, health management
COOLW525 Appearance / Screen
Product appearance flip
Size 64 × 51 × 17.5mm
Weight 110g
Optional color gold color
Screen Material / type of color screen
Number 26 million color screen color
Resolution of 176 × 220px
1.8-inch screen size
Package weight 0.65
COOLW525 basic parameters
Time to market, 2009-12-29
Other types of cell phone type
Applicable to individual mobile phone crowd
Standard configuration of the two power (2000mAh) a charge / headset / data cable
Applicable frequency 900/1800MHz
Network standard GSM
Talk Time 160-220 minutes
140-200 hours standby time
7 days replacement warranty limited warranty / guarantee for six months

New HTC Touch HD clone

Both sets have been extremely light on the HTC HD is still a popular market in intelligent machines Schanno HDi, or is today's hero icoolHD, are invariably the giants flaunt their status, icoolHD although the design and hardware configurations have a son Yu Schanno HDi, but equipped with a 460MHZ Hisilicon K3 platform, the central frequency of it can still take place in the ranks of smart machines.
icoolHD basic parameters

Time to market 2009.12.30
Standard configuration of the two power (1800 mA) / charger / headset / data cable / car charger / Car Stand / 2G TF Card
Applicable frequency 900/1800/1900MHz
Network standard GSM, EDGE
240-360 minutes talk time
150-240 hours standby time
Warranty replacement warranty for one year / seven days limited warranty
Optional Color Black
Optional Language Simplified Chinese
icoolHD Appearance / Screen
Product appearance handwriting
Size of 113 × 61 × 14mm
Weight 119
Screen resolution of 240 × 320px
3.2-inch screen size
icoolHD hardware and software parameters
Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system,
CPU Hisilicon-K3 460MHZ
ROM / RAM memory 256M/128M
WIFI Internet access WIFI / EDGE high-speed Internet access
GPS Navigation Built-in Srif star III navigation chip (third generation)
Memory expansion supporting up to 16G TF card expansion
3 million pixel camera pixels
Photo description support infinite video with sound.
Features 3.5mm standard headphone jacks
Data Transfer WIFI / USB / Bluetooth, require third-party software can realize U disc function. Activsync phone synchronization.
FM radio support FM FM stereo, putting-need headphones

CPU: Hisilicon-K3 460MHZ RAM / ROM: 128M/256M
Operating System: windows mobile 6.1 WIFI / EDGE high-speed Internet access
Built-in Srif star III navigation chip (third generation)

The super communicator phone from China

COOLBPHONE basic parameters

Time to market 2009.12.24
Standard configuration of the two power (2800 mA) / a charge / headset / data cable
Applicable frequency 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Network standard GSM
240-360 minutes talk time
150-240 hours standby time
Warranty replacement warranty for one year / seven days limited warranty
Optional Color Black Gray
Optional language Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
COOLBPHONE Appearance / Screen
Product shape handwritten keyboard
Dimensions 140 x 95 x24mm
Weight 210 g
Screen resolution 640 * 480px
Screen size 5.0-inch VGA screen high-definition Liang
COOLBPHONE hardware and software parameters
Linux operating system
WIFI Internet access to support WIFI wireless high speed internet
GPS navigation support GPS global satellite navigation
Memory expansion supporting up to 16G TF card expansion
Camera pixel high-definition camera
Photo description support infinite video with sound
Features trackball navigation, GPS, WIFI, JAVA,, digital TV, 3.5-inch headphone jack, VGA high-definition screen, 3.5mm headphone port, standard USB jack, support for gravity sensing
Data transfer USB / Bluetooth
FM radio FM radio support FM

CPU: Qualcomm 528M RAM / ROM: 288M/512M
Operating System: linux 500W auto focus camera
GPS Navigation WIFI high-speed wireless Internet access

Vlingo Unveils Top 10 Voice-powered Mobile Web Searches of 2009

YouTube, Facebook and MySpace Dominate the Top Three Searches Exemplifying a Desire to be Connected - Even when Mobile.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Vlingo Corporation, maker of the world's most popular mobile voice application, announced the top 10 voice-powered mobile Web searches of 2009. Based on data accumulated through millions of Vlingo-powered mobile Web searches over the past year, the data provides a unique view into mobile Web trends.

YouTube, Facebook and MySpace and Twitter's presence on the list demonstrate the power of social networking and video sharing even while people are on-the-go. Other top 10 terms focused on utility as people looked for information to help with everyday tasks and preparation such as weather, directions, phone numbers and movie times.

"Unlike traditional Web searches that focus on specific search terms such as 'Michael Jackson' or 'Twilight,' our data shows that on mobile phones, people tend to search for specific destinations sites and resources," said Dave Grannan, president and CEO of Vlingo. "Mobile Web search is very popular on Vlingo, accounting for over 20% of all usage. Based on our users' top searches, we are seeing mobile extending far beyond SMS and voice communications to encompass multimedia and social networking."


Top 10 Mobile Voice Searches for 2009
1. YouTube
2. Facebook
3. MySpace
4. Weather
5. Movie Times
6. Twitter
7. Yellow Pages
8. MapQuest
9. craigslist
10. White Pages



Today, more than three million people worldwide leverage Vlingo on their mobile devices. Using Vlingo, consumers simply speak to their phone to search the Web, create and send a text or email message, update their Facebook status and more, making data services more accessible and easy to use. Vlingo is currently available for the BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia and Windows Mobile and can be downloaded at http://vlingo.com/. To see a demo of Vlingo, visit http://vlingo.com/news/watch.jsp.

Follow Vlingo on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vlingo and on the Vlingo blog at http://blog.vlingo.com for regular news and updates.

Vlingo's top 10 voice-powered mobile Web search terms were based on a representative sampling of several million mobile Web searches conducted using Vlingo in 2009. Vlingo never stores or keeps personally identifiable information on any user and never shares any user information outside of Vlingo for any reason.

About Vlingo

With Vlingo, users can instantly send a text or email message, call a friend, search the web, update their Facebook or Twitter status, use instant messaging, add contacts and calendar entries and more by just speaking into their phone. As the inventor of the mobile phone "voice user interface," Vlingo is the only technology that allows people to use virtually any application on the phone simply by pressing a button and speaking to the phone. Founded in 2006, Vlingo is backed by Charles River Ventures, Sigma Partners, Yahoo! and AT&T and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, go to www.vlingo.com.

Microsoft My Phone Beta

Here's a walk-through of Microsoft's MyPhone Beta.

Frbiz Reveals LCD TVs Popular at Year-end

BEIJING -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, reveals year end LCD TV hot list.

Philips 42PFL6609

The design of the Philips 42PFL6609 is the Philips nine series design style; it is made of acrylic and metal. With 1920x1080 resolution, a full HD S-IPS LCD panel, and 1080p source signal. It also has a USB streaming media player.

The hardware of the Philips 42PFL6609 is concentrated in the lower right side, and the interface is divided into side-port area and the main port area, which include the main interface areas, two groups HDMI high-definition audio and video interfaces, two component outlets, VGA interfaces, two AV ports, a group of antennae, and a headphone jack.

Frbiz Comments: with 1920x1080 Full HD resolution, the Philips 42PFL6609 also supports USB interface and video capabilities. It is also quite reasonably priced.

Samsung LA46B750U1F

The Samsung LA46B750U1F has a red crystal design and a crystal base designed to make the whole product thinner. The Samsung LA46B750U1F utilizes Samsung's proprietary super-black crystal LCD panel screen. Its 200Hz intelligent motion technology makes for better display performance.

With 1920 x 1080P full HD picture quality, the Samsung LA46B750U1F's built-in technology for better color can be enhanced. LAN interface enables direct internet access for viewing the day's news, weather and stock information. Although this phone's features are not comprehensive, they are fairly practical.

The Samsung LA46B750U1F's interface design is quite satisfactory, with three HDMI interfaces, two USB 2.0 interface, live video, pictures and MP3 capability. In addition, it has multiple LAN interfaces, a group of PC interfaces, and two component terminals.

Frbiz Comments: the functions of the Samsung LA46B750U1F are relatively abundant. With its dark crystal and super ultra-clear panel technology, the phone's appearance is striking.

Sony 46Z5588

The Sony 46Z5588's design is simpler, with the appearance of narrowness, which makes the screen look bigger. With a 1920x1080 high-definition LCD panel design and Motionflow 200Hz four-speed image processing technology to enable a smoother playback, its 10 Bit LCD panel driver enables a smoother color display. In addition, it supports a 24 frames per second playback speed, useful for recreating the theater experience.

The Sony 46Z5588's interface design is satisfactory, with four HDMI interfaces, two YPbPr interfaces, two AV ports, and USB 2.0 interface. It may be well positioned to meet the needs of home users.

Frbiz Comments: the Sony 46Z5588's screen is fairly high-quality, and display is good. In addition, it is worth mentioning that its USB interface supports video playback, images, and sound files, a good step forward compared to earlier on in the series. If consumers' home disc players and amplifiers are also equipped 24P features, then they might consider purchasing this phone.

About Frbiz.com

Frbiz.com is a promising e-commerce company and a leading vertical search engine company in China. Frbiz.com offers a variety of high quality products such as women's red shoes (http://www.frbiz.com/q-women's_red_shoes/ ), paper cards (http://www.frbiz.com/q-paper_card/ ), photo picture frames (http://www.frbiz.com/q-photo_picture_frames/ ) and many more.

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Adelphia Recovery Trust Announces Full Resolution of Motorola Suit and Completion of Settlement.

WILMINGTON, Del. -- The Adelphia Recovery Trust (the "Trust") announced that the lawsuit entitled Adelphia Communications Corporation, et al. v. Motorola, Inc., et al., Adversary Case No. 06-01558-REG has been fully resolved pursuant to a settlement reached among all parties to the suit. The settlement was approved by United States Bankruptcy Judge Cecelia G. Morris on December 14, 2009, and payment to the Trust pursuant to the settlement was made on December 29, 2009. A copy of Judge Morris' order approving the settlement and describing its terms is available in the "Important Documents Adelphia Recovery Trust" section of Adelphia's website at www.adelphiarestructuring.com.

The Trust in its discretion may retain some or all of its settlement proceeds for funding its operations, including expenses incurred to maintain and administer the Trust and prosecute Trust litigation, all subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Declaration of Trust. No decision has been made by the Trust as to the amount or timing of distributions, if any, to Trust interest holders.

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UNBOXING: Pico Projector for the LG eXpo

This is an unboxing and first impressions video of the Pico Projector accessory for the AT&T LG eXpo. This projector uses a tiny Texas Instruments DLP light engine to project an image onto any surface. The retail cost is rumoured to be around $180 USD, though that hasn't been confirmed. The Pico Projector is specifically designed for the LG eXpo and will not work on any other phones. I have no other specifications on the projector at this time.

Adelphia Announces Full Resolution of Motorola Suit and Completion of Settlement

, and Subsequent Distributions to Holders of Allowed Claims Against Adelphia Communications Corporation.

DENVER -- Adelphia Communications Corporation ("ACC") announced that the lawsuit entitled Adelphia Communications Corporation, et al, v. Motorola, Inc., et al, Adversary Case NO. 06-01558-REG has been fully resolved pursuant to a settlement reached among all parties to the suit. The settlement was approved by United States Bankruptcy Judge, Ceceila G. Morris, on December 14, 2009, and payments to ACC were made pursuant to the settlement on December 29, 2009. A copy of Judge Morris' order approving the settlement and describing its terms is available in the "Important Documents Adelphia Recovery Trust" section of Adelphia's website at www.adelphiarestructuring.com.

ACC also announces that a subsequent distribution will be made today in a total amount of $133 million in cash to holders of Allowed Claims against the parent ACC pursuant to the First Modified Fifth Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Adelphia Communications Corporation and Certain Affiliated Debtors, dated as of January 3, 2007, as Confirmed (the "Plan").

A chart summarizing the distribution of cash to be made to classes of ACC Claims is available in the Important Documents section of the Company's website at www.adelphiarestructuring.com. The chart does not reflect additional distributions that may be made over time as a result of the release of escrows, reserves and holdbacks. The amount and timing of such distributions as a result of the release of escrows, reserves and holdbacks are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and numerous other conditions and uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of Adelphia and its subsidiaries.

Creditor inquiries regarding distributions under the Plan should be directed to creditor.inquiries@adelphia.com.

About Adelphia

The Effective Date of the Plan occurred on February 13, 2007. ACC continues under the management of Quest Turnaround Advisors, LLC, the Plan Administrator, to liquidate its assets and administer its plan of reorganization. Prior to the sale of substantially all of the consolidated assets of Adelphia to Time Warner NY Cable LLC and Comcast Corporation on July 31, 2006, ACC was the fifth largest cable television company in the country. It served customers in 31 states and offered analog and digital video services, high-speed Internet access and other advanced services over its broadband networks.

NHL Hockey Fans Go Mobile With Verizon Wireless

Partnership Between Verizon Wireless and NHL Brings Live Game Action, Local Radio Broadcasts and More to V CAST.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and NEW YORK — Hockey fans around the country can get an all-access pass to National Hockey League (NHL®) games, players and other exclusive mobile video content on V CAST Video from Verizon Wireless, Verizon Wireless and the NHL said today.

Watch the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® Live on New Year’s Day
For the second consecutive year, Verizon Wireless and the NHL are bringing NBC Sports coverage of the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day to V CAST Video on Verizon Wireless phones.

At 1 p.m. EST on Jan. 1, the Boston Bruins® will host the Philadelphia Flyers® in the NHL’s annual outdoor game to be played this season in Boston. Streaming the NBC Sports broadcast of the game on V CAST gives avid hockey fans and casual sports enthusiasts who don’t want to miss a minute of the action the opportunity to watch it live, even if they are not near a television. The New Year’s Day game will be streamed in its entirety and can be found on the NBC Sports channel on V CAST Video. Additional NBC Sports games will be streamed live during the remainder of the season.

Sign Up for Live Audio of NHL Games on V CAST
Beginning Jan. 1, the NHL and Verizon Wireless are giving hockey fans across the country the chance to listen to teams’ local radio broadcasts live on V CAST. The audio – featuring hometown announcers and analysts – from every game will be available throughout the season and the playoffs. Fans who live far from their favorite team can use V CAST to stay on top of the action, and local fans will now have another option to hear the game. Broadcasts from select games will also be available in French.

Customers who want to sign up for live audio of NHL games on V CAST can visit www.verizonwireless.com/nhl for more information.

NHL and Verizon Wireless Partnership
Verizon Wireless is the Official Wireless Telecommunications Partner of the NHL and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) in the United States. In addition to the exclusive mobile video content available on V CAST, the NHL and Verizon Wireless are developing a world-class NHL application for Verizon Wireless handsets, which is expected to be available in the first half of 2010. Several current NHL stars will also be featured in Verizon Wireless’ upcoming marketing and advertising campaigns.

“This renewed and expanded partnership with Verizon Wireless demonstrates that for key consumer categories, the NHL has the right demographics, substantial reach and relevance through our digital and traditional media, and flagship events that drive substantial, engaged audiences,” said David Lehanski, NHL vice president of integrated sales. “At the same time, Verizon Wireless will help us to continue our innovation in shortening the distance between the NHL and its fans by developing premier content for V CAST.”

How to Get V CAST Video
Customers with V CAST-enabled feature phones can check out V CAST Video for a $10.00 monthly subscription, which includes access to full-length television shows plus news, sports, weather, live entertainment and access to Verizon Wireless’ ESPN MVP service. There are no megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription; however, new customers must also have a data package for a data usage allowance. The V CAST Video on Demand plan replaces the $15.00 V CAST VPak. These changes will not impact existing customers.

For more information about video content from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving 89 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About the NHL
The National Hockey League, founded in 1917, is the second-oldest of the four major professional team sports leagues in North America. Today, the NHL consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League’s international makeup, with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters. According to a Simmons Market Research study, NHL fans are younger, more educated, more affluent, and access content through digital means more than any other sport. The NHL entertains more than 100 million fans each season in-arena and through its partners in national television (VERSUS, NBC, TSN, CBC, RDS, RIS, NASN, ASN and NHL Network™) and radio (NHL Radio™, Sirius XM Radio and XM Canada). Through the NHL Foundation, the League’s charitable arm, the NHL raises money and awareness for Hockey Fights Cancer™ and NHL Youth Development, and supports the charitable efforts of NHL players. For more information on the NHL, log on to NHL.com.

Verizon Wireless Increases Wireless Broadband Capacity In Southern Tier In New York

•Additional capacity needed to meet growing demand for 3G wireless broadband
•Part of $100+ million network investment in Upstate New York in 2009
•Meet one of Upstate New York’s local Test Men, Jack Brandes

BINGHAMTON, NY — Verizon Wireless announced today it has increased wireless broadband capacity on its Southern Tier network. The additional capacity, added to four cell sites in Broome, Chemung and Steuben Counties, will help the company stay ahead of the growing demand for wireless Internet access as more of its customers switch to smartphones and adopt wireless data services including Mobile Broadband, the company’s high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. This is in addition to the 3G capacity that was added to more than 20 local sites in June. Verizon Wireless launched its Mobile Broadband service in the Binghamton-Elmira-Corning area in December 2006.

“As wireless service evolves, more and more customers are discovering the benefits of wireless broadband connectivity,” said Marquett Smith, president of Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region. “As more customers use our wireless data services, we need to increase our local network capacity to meet the growing demand and maintain our 3G network leadership.”

This network expansion is part of the company’s aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless’ voice and data services. The company has invested more than $50 billion nationwide since it was formed – $5.5 billion on average every year – and plans to invest more than $100 million in Upstate New York in 2009.

The company’s “nation’s most reliable wireless voice and 3G network” reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE:
Check out our new video of Western New York Test Man, Jack Brandes. If you are interested in setting up an interview or ride-along test drive with Jack, please contact John O'Malley at 585-321-7264.

Erie County, Pennsylvania, Residents To Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Expansion

Investment Increases Value for Consumers as Demand Grows for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access.

ERIE, PA — Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the largest 3G network, has activated a new cell site in Erie County, Pennsylvania, which enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; view high quality videos; access the Internet; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site improves coverage along State Route 8 south of Erie, including the towns of Weeds Corners and Sampson.

“We’ve always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Pennsylvania network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services, and maintain our 3G network leadership,” said Roger Tang, president–Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless.

This network improvement is part of Verizon Wireless’ continual effort to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed—$5.5 billion on average every year—to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. In 2009, the company invested nearly $195 million in its Pennsylvania network.

Fulton County, Pennsylvania, Residents To Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Expansion

Investment Increases Value for Consumers as Demand Grows for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access.

HARRISONVILLE, PA — Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the largest 3G network, has activated a new cell site in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, which enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; view high quality videos; access the Internet; and download music, games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

The new cell site improves coverage in Harrisonville and along U.S. Route 30 between Breezewood and McConnellsburg.

“We’ve always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Pennsylvania network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services, and maintain our 3G network leadership,” said Roger Tang, president–Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless.

This network improvement is part of Verizon Wireless’ continual effort to expand coverage, improve capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed—$5.5 billion on average every year—to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. In 2009, the company invested nearly $195 million in its Pennsylvania network.

AT&T Investment Delivers Improved Wireless Network Experience in Wenatchee Area

Network Investments to Date Providing Area Customers with Enhanced Voice Calling Experience.

AT&T* released Wenatchee area network investment and expansion details that have contributed to customers benefiting from the nation’s fastest 3G network and an unsurpassed low local dropped call rate – one of the most common measures of wireless performance – according to drive test data collected by third-party independent wireless engineering firm Global Wireless Solutions (GWS).

“AT&T is committed to providing our customers with the very best possible network experience to complement our line-up of the most popular wireless devices that is unmatched in the industry,” said AT&T Pacific Northwest Vice President and General Manager Mike Maxwell. “Since 2007 through the third quarter of 2009 we have invested more than $4 million in the Wenatchee area network to advance our goal of providing customers with a wireless experience that is second to none.”

More than twice the number of smartphone customers have chosen AT&T over its nearest competitor. AT&T is investing billions of dollars in its wireless network companywide in 2009 alone. The Wenatchee area network enhancements include initiatives to improve speed, capacity and coverage.

Since 2008, AT&T network enhancements in Wenatchee include:

* Completion of the integration of all cell sites in the legacy Unicel network that AT&T acquired in Wenatchee.
* Optimization of cell sites through modification and equipment upgrades to increase the ability to handle faster data speeds and provide increased capacity.

“We applaud lawmakers in Washington who work hard to create a positive economic environment for investment and job creation. In these challenging economic times, we are investing in America,” said Dan Youmans, state president of external affairs for AT&T Washington.

In 2010, AT&T plans to roll out even faster 3G speeds in 25 of the top 30 markets with deployment of HSPA 7.2. This technology doubles the theoretical peak speed of today’s 3G network. As with all wireless connections, typical real-world speeds will be less than the theoretical maximum, and will vary based on a number of factors. AT&T is currently planning for field trials of next generation LTE wireless technology. LTE field trials will begin next year, with deployment beginning in 2011, which is when manufacturers expect a wide variety of compatible devices to be available.

As part of AT&T’s ongoing commitment to deliver the best possible wireless experience, AT&T recently announced the launch of AT&T Mark the Spot, an iPhone app that enables customers to quickly and easily provide feedback on AT&T network performance in a specific location. The new AT&T Mark the Spot app adds to AT&T’s existing network performance data to further fine-tune network investment planning and prioritization moving forward. The app, available now as a free download via the iTunes App Store, enables users to provide valuable feedback with as little as two button clicks.

The latest GWS data confirms a national dropped call rate of only 1.32 percent and that AT&T has the nation’s fastest 3G network.

Along with AT&T tracking to invest between $17 billion and $18 billion this year – billions of which is dedicated to its wireless network – these metrics demonstrate that AT&T’s investments are paying off for customers.

AT&T Investment Delivers Improved Wireless Network Experience in Bellingham Area

Network Investments to Date Providing Area Customers with Enhanced Voice Calling Experience.

AT&T* released Bellingham area network investment and expansion details that have contributed to customers benefiting from the nation’s fastest 3G network and an unsurpassed low local dropped call rate – one of the most common measures of wireless performance – according to drive test data collected by third-party independent wireless engineering firm Global Wireless Solutions (GWS).

“AT&T is committed to providing our customers with the very best possible network experience to complement our line-up of the most popular wireless devices that is unmatched in the industry,” said AT&T Pacific Northwest Vice President and General Manager Mike Maxwell. “Since 2007 through the third quarter of 2009 we have invested more than $4.5 million in the Bellingham area network to advance our goal of providing customers with a wireless experience that is second to none.”

More than twice the number of smartphone customers have chosen AT&T over its nearest competitor. AT&T is investing billions of dollars in its wireless network companywide in 2009 alone. Since 2007, the Bellingham area network enhancements include:

* Initiatives that doubled 3G network capacity with deployment of 850 MHz spectrum to cell sites, providing broader reach and better in-building wireless coverage; and
* The optimization of cell sites through modification and equipment upgrades to increase the ability to handle faster data speeds and provide increased capacity.

“We applaud lawmakers in Washington who work hard to create a positive economic environment for investment and job creation. In these challenging economic times, we are investing in America,” said Dan Youmans, state president of external affairs for AT&T Washington.

In 2010, AT&T plans to roll out even faster 3G speeds in 25 of the top 30 markets with deployment of HSPA 7.2. This technology doubles the theoretical peak speed of today’s 3G network. As with all wireless connections, typical real-world speeds will be less than the theoretical maximum, and will vary based on a number of factors. AT&T is currently planning for field trials of next generation LTE wireless technology. LTE field trials will begin next year, with deployment beginning in 2011, which is when manufacturers expect a wide variety of compatible devices to be available.

As part of AT&T’s ongoing commitment to deliver the best possible wireless experience, AT&T recently announced the launch of AT&T Mark the Spot, an iPhone app that enables customers to quickly and easily provide feedback on AT&T network performance in a specific location. The new AT&T Mark the Spot app adds to AT&T’s existing network performance data to further fine-tune network investment planning and prioritization moving forward. The app, available now as a free download via the iTunes App Store, enables users to provide valuable feedback with as little as two button clicks.

The latest GWS data confirms a national dropped call rate of only 1.32 percent and that AT&T has the nation’s fastest 3G network.

Along with AT&T tracking to invest between $17 billion and $18 billion this year – billions of which is dedicated to its wireless network – these metrics demonstrate that AT&T’s investments are paying off for customers.

The In-Vehicle Digital Radio Landscape

Successful U.K. digital radio rollout may not work for all regions.

Faced with the expanding number of global formats, the automotive industry has not yet identified a clear winner for digital radio. To gain acceptance from the automotive industry, a digital radio format not only will need to be robust and suitable for mobile high-speed applications, but also must be backed by positive market signals from the entire digital-radio value chain.

As countries across the world struggle to establish viable digital terrestrial radio networks, some broadcast authorities may look at the relatively successful deployment of digital radio in the United Kingdom as a model. However, the factors that created a successful digital radio market in the United Kingdom are unlikely to be replicated anywhere else in the world for a number of reasons.

The U.K. government, in collaboration with the BBC, created an awareness campaign that commits the corporation to a digital future with the switch off of analog-TV broadcast by 2012. Further, BBC radio made a strategic decision to provide digital-only radio stations in an effort to entice users away from analog. These digital-only channels include music and premium sports events. Finally, there simply isn’t any competition for DAB in the U.K. from satellite radio.

Broadcasts using the DAB+ format substantially increase the quality of service available to broadcasters as the original DAB format is relatively inefficient and forces broadcasters to sacrifice audio quality in order to output more stations. Another advantage is that DAB+ is based on the Eureka 147 standard. Eureka 147 allows both DAB and DAB+ to coexist on a single multiplex with no degradation in quality of service and with no adverse effects on the current listener base.

Ibiquity Digital Corp. is the licensee of the HD radio format. The company spoke to iSuppli about its position in the market and the challenges it has faced getting the HD radio message across to consumers, device vendors and vehicle OEMs. The company acknowledged that the future success of HD radio would be heavily dependent on the broadcast format being adopted in the mass market in the automotive space.

Although HD radio was available to car buyers in 2007 and 2008, it was typically considered part of a list of options available to consumers during the purchase of a new vehicle. This option status required consumers to check-the-box in order to have the feature in their vehicle, which resulted in relatively low take rates. However, the substantial increase in the number of manufacturers offering HD radio as standard or as part of an infotainment upgrade package has changed the perception of HD radio in the market from a niche product to a much more mainstream feature.

Meanwhile, iSuppli believes that the merger of Sirius and XM has removed much of the uncertainty that was felt by system planners, particularly in the automotive sector, as they would be able to proceed with roll-out strategies that may have been put on hold pending the decisions of regulatory authorities. However, a bigger issue facing the unified satellite provider is sustaining consumer interest after the initial free introductory period.

Both U.S. satellite radio providers, Sirius and XM, have subscription-based services models ranging from $8 to $13 per month depending on the subscription period and services purchased. Each company offers between 80 and 90 music channels and in excess of 160 radio channels. Since the merger, much of this content has been integrated into combined programming where XM and Sirius broadcast similar content on similarly named channels. Only premium content, such as Oprah, Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, have maintained their separation, largely due to contractual reasons.

As the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) technology was designed to support data channels, both Sirius and XM have begun to broadcast value-added services supporting additional data and telematics platforms. These services involve capturing and sending data to the infotainment system ranging from stock-tickers and weather, to traffic flow and incident information, images, text and video. While Sirius XM’s entertainment content still vastly outweighs its data content in terms of subscriptions and revenue, the data services have seen significant expansion in the market.

ONDAS Media is a satellite based, pan-European digital radio company that is very similar to Sirius XM. In common with its U.S. cousin, ONDAS has proposed a full subscription-based service with up to 150 channels of music, sports, news and entertainment. Proposed data and telematics services include vehicle functionality, such as CRM, fleet data and diagnostics. Services also include driver information, such as gaming, sports and news, and enhanced data applications such as traffic and navigation. Digital satellite programming offered by Worldspace includes a combination of news, sports, music, brand name content and education programming developed internally or provided through sources such as BBC and CNN International. However, Worldspace is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

For now, the company plans to continue operations to support its 170,000 subscribers in 10 countries across Europe, Asia and Africa. According to press reports, U.S. media and communication group Liberty Media could be interested in taking an active share in Worldspace. In 2009, Liberty Media stepped in to help Sirius XM avoid bankruptcy.

The agreement by broadcasters to adopt AM and FM as the two principal analog broadcast formats for radio almost certainly accounted for the huge success of these technologies worldwide. In stark contrast, digital radio is attempting to launch several incompatible formats, with little or no cross-border acceptance.

The ability to adhere to standards means less market fragmentation. However, confusion in the market and lack of any significant momentum towards one—or even two—standards, has led to significant delays as manufacturers wait for a shake-out in the market.

In the case of DAB radio, what concerns manufacturers most is that the hardware that is being installed in cars today is not future-proof, as it was probably specified at a time before the issues of audio quality and bandwidth inefficiency surfaced on mainland Europe. In contrast, receivers specified today can take advantage of the latest technologies making them backward compatible. However, from a vehicle manufacturer’s point of view, picking the right time to jump-in and support a new technology while the specification is still not finalized could be extremely risky.

ZTE and Huawei Claim Lions Share of China Mobile’s PTN Purchasing

The two companies each win 35 percent of first stage of technology rollout.

Telecommunications gear makers ZTE and Huawei were the big winners in China Mobile’s massive equipment purchases for the build out of its first Package Transport Network (PTN), with each company garnering a 35 percent share of the revenue, according to iSuppli Corp.

PTN is a connection-oriented transport network technology. Based on Internet Protocol (IP), PTN is applicable to a multi-service environment and capable of accessing, converging and transporting “Time Division Multiplex (TDM) over package” services.

After China’s telecom restructuring in 2008, the nations three carriers were granted rights to provide full-range services and 3G in China. However, there are bottlenecks in the transmission of data from the base station to the IP networks. To resolve the pressures from 3G mobile broadband traffic growth, carriers plan to build IP-oriented transport networks.

China Mobile was the first to make the effort to invest in PTN, announcing unified bidding in December 2009. The winners in the first order of the bidding process were ZTE, Huawei, FiberHome, Shanghai Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson.

The specific amount of PTN equipment included in the deal was not announced. However, the first purchase is estimated at no less than 50,000 pieces of equipment. Huawei and ZTE each garnered about 35 percent of the orders from the deal.

FiberHome, a domestic optical equipment vendor, ranked third with a 15 percent market share. The company also produces PTN equipment for Ericsson, which won 5 percent of the deal.

Shanghai Bell Alcatel, the joint-venture of Alcatel-Lucent and Shanghai Bell, grabbed 10 percent market share and ranked fourth in this bidding. The other bidders are Nokia-Siemens and New Postcom from Guangdong Province.

After the restructuring in 2008, China Telecom purchased China Unicom’s CDMA network. China Unicom merged with China Netcom to form the new China Unicom. After the restructuring, both China Telecom and China Unicom must deal with the network integration of fixed networks and mobile networks.

In contrast, China Mobile has a relatively simple network architecture. The goal of improving the base station network and data transport capability is clear. That’s why China Mobile is leading the PTN purchasing among the three carriers.

In order to offset the lack of TD-SCDMA terminals, China Mobile planned to increase the number of such terminals in addition to handsets. By customizing mobile network terminals, including USB Modems, netbooks, e-readers, mobile home gateways, video surveillance terminals, China Mobile is promoting TD-SCDMA from mobile phones to wide-ranging terminals. The promotion of multiple TD-SCDMA terminals is no doubt intended to raise mobile broadband demand in 2010.

iSuppli believe the first PTN bidding represents just a test for Chinas carriers. With 3G applications and services widely promoted in the future, China Telecom and China Unicom are expected to launch their PTN bidding in 2010.

Regiment Garmin GPS-navigators arrived

While more and more phones get built-in GPS-receivers, stand-alone portable GPS-navigators do not lose their relevance. Garmin, has announced two related navigator - models and Oregon 450t Oregon 450. Both devices are distinguished by the presence of a touch screen, which can perceive touch hands in a glove, which is very useful for tourists. Diagonal screen size in both browsers is 3 inches, and the interface can be customized depending on the preferences of a specific user. According to the manufacturer, the brightness of the screen provides a comfortable fit in any lighting conditions.

The differences between the models lies in the detail of the reproduction of cards - the device with index 450t able to reproduce topographical maps showing not only large objects, but also hiking trails and lanes in cities, small lakes and rivers. All navigators Garmin Oregon support functions geokeshirovaniya, a compass, a stopwatch and the altimeter. Also, if necessary, you can use your own markers, self-routing, transfer to the built-in maps of their marks from electronic or paper maps. To store the information is 850 MB of internal memory, which can be extended through microSD-card format. The device weighs 193 grams, and power supply are two standard AA batteries, which should be enough for about 16 hours.

Navigators are already available for pre-order on the official website of the company, and their cost is $ 400 and $ 500 for the Oregon 450 and 450t csootvetstvenno.

Stylish and capacious external storage LG XG1 Chic

Company LG Electronics continues to provide new devices in the last days of the year. Today on the home market, the company introduced a series of elegant external HDD-ROM drive. Models line of LG XG1 Chic performed in 3.5-inch form factor and are supplied with a special stand, which provides them installed in both the vertical and horizontal positions. When you create a data storage has been given special attention not only design but also the comfort of their use. It is noted that LG's engineers managed to create a powerful, yet quiet cooling system, as well as write device to the standard requirements of RoHS.

Drives LG XG1 Chic data interface supports SATA II. Despite rumors of the available implementation LG USB 3.0 standard on this functionality for new drives are not reported. Currently, the market has already appeared Model 1 TB, and in January next year will come 1,5 and 2 TB versions. The cost of low-end model is around 130 dollars. On the timing of a sale external hard drive LG XG1 Chic outside South Korea are not reported.

Fitel signs WiMAX base station orders with Motorola

Taiwan WiMAX licensee First International Telecom (Fitel) has signed a contract with Motorola for the purchase of WiMAX base stations and other equipment for its WiMAX infrastructure roll-outs, according to Fitel.

Fitel plans to complete the installment of a total of 45 WiMAX base stations in Hsinchu City, northern Taiwan before the end of February 2010 and then secure an operating license within one month, the company said. All local WiMAX licensees are required to obtain their operating licenses before the end of the first quarter of 2010 or will lose their rights to run WiMAX networks.

Fitel also plans to kick off its commercial WiMAX services in Hsinchu City initially before expanding its WiMAX network coverage into Taipei City, where the company has already installed 52 base stations, the company said.

FIH lands Android handset orders from Orange, say sources

Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) reportedly has landed orders for Android-powered handsets directly from telecom carrier Orange, according to industry sources.

FIH will build the Android phones with 3G chipset solutions from Qualcomm, and begin to ship the handsets to Orange in the second quarter of 2010, the sources noted.

In addition to current clients including branded PC vendors such as Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Acer and Lenovo, FIH is also seeking ODM orders from other mobile carriers in major markets, the sources indicated.

However, it remains to be seen if FIH's approach to deal directly with telecom carriers will backfire, as some branded PC vendors are also tapping the telecom sector, the sources commented.

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A-DATA N002 Combo Flash Drive: flash-drive with dual interface USB 3.0 and SATA II

Taiwanese company A-DATA Technology has announced the release of the first in the industry combined flash drive N002, Equipped with a USB 3.0 and SATA II, designed, with the words producer, to increase the speed of data transmission. Using 8-channel structure, N002 increases the speed of data transmission, which has increased tenfold in comparison with conventional flash-drive with interface USB 2.0. It delivers up to 200 MB / s in sequential read and up to 170 MB / s in write mode.

As the company claims, it navinka will be released on the market by January 2010, and USB 3.0 will make more accessible to end users. N002 supports all the latest platforms, which are delivered to the ports of USB 3.0, and is also backward compatible with the ports of USB 2.0. The device is available in capacities 64GB, 128Gb and 256Gb. Manufacturer believes that the N002 is of interest to the category of users who want to have at its disposal a device to store large amounts of memory with high speed data transmission with dual interface (USB 3.0 and SATA II).

J'son & Partners Consulting: "Cellular communication in Russia, 2009"

Consulting company J'son & Partners Consulting has provided the results of its Research Russia's cellular market by the end of November 2009, which reads as follows:

In November 2009 the number registered in Russia SIM-cards has grown to 205.5 million level of penetration in the whole of Russia amounted to 144,7%, and in the Moscow license area - 185,6%.

Growth of subscriber base for operators, ths., November 2009:

Shares of operators in subscriber base,%, November 2009:

Cumulative growth of subscriber base of Russian operators in November 2009 was 0.45 million (0.22%). In November 2009 the monthly growth rate dropped to 80,4% compared with November 2008 (-1.85 million).

Dynamics of the monthly increase in subscriber base, millions of subscribers:

Shares of operators in the growth of subscriber base for 3 months in 2009 (August - November),%:

Over the past 12 months the total subscriber base of Russian operators increased by 21.7 million (+11.8%). On November 30, 2009 first place on this indicator in the all-Russia scale is Megafon (6.6 million), second place - MTS (5.5 million), third - VimpelCom (4.0 million).

Highest rate of growth of subscribers in 3 months demonstrated Tele2 (11,1%) and MegaFon (4.5%).

Bluetrek Crescendo Voice. Bluetooth Headset Review

Mobile-review have posted a review of the Bluetrek Crescendo Voice. Bluetooth Headset. Here is their final impression.

Bluetrek Crescendo Voice is one of the more advanced headsets on the market. It is not cheap, but it is easy to use, provides excellent functionality with voice activated features, easy to follow setup and high quality noise suppression/DSP. It is comfortable to wear and light. The design is nothing to write home about, but it is a good, if average, looking device. The standby and talk times are average on today's market and will not disappoint. Finally, the range is very good. Some smaller deficiencies and one larger flaw (Multipoint) exist, but there is nothing perfect in this world.

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Sony Ericsson Elm preview: First look

Gsmsrena have posted a preview of the Sony Ericsson Elm. Here are the phone's features and their final impresiion.

Sony Ericsson Elm at a glance:
* General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100, GPRS/EDGE class 10, HSDPA 7.2Mbps
* Form factor: Candybar
* Dimensions: 110 x 45 x 14 mm, 90 g
* Display: 2.2" 256K-color TFT display, 240 x 320 pixel resolution
* Memory: 280MB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
* UI: Proprietary Flash-based UI
* Still camera: 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection, smile detection, VGA video recording @ 30fps
* Video recording: QVGA@15fps video recording
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, GPS receiver with A-GPS and Wisepilot trial
* Misc: Splash-resistant body, accelerometer sensor for screen auto rotation, SensMe, Noise Shield, Clear Voice and Intelligent Volume Adaptation, social networking integration with homescreen Widget Manager, HD Voice Ready
* Battery: 1000mAh BST-43 Li-Pol battery

The Sony Ericsson Elm isn't a revolutionary device but it sure has a front spot in the company's feature phone lineup. It's arguable whether GreenHeart will be as compelling as Cybershot or Walkman, but the Elm is certainly not limited to an eco-friendly niche. Right the opposite, together with the Hazel, it ventures to take charge of the Sony Ericsson midrange at a moment when the company is radically reshaping its portfolio.

With top-notch connectivity, good 5 megapixel imaging, the green commitment and new approach to social networking, the Elm has a strong enough identity that goes well beyond GreenHeart. A small, lightweight and feature-rich phone, with a distinct design, sounds like a good recipe for success.

We had such a nice time with it we may be tempted to overstate its sales potential. It may be too much and too early to call it a bestseller but it's all cheers on Elm street at present.

LG LS680: third Android-smartphone Sprint?

The network has information that the U.S. operator Sprint, apparently, will soon be releasing his third smartphone based operating system Android. At the moment he offers two models with this mobile platform: HTC Hero and Samsung Moment. The third device is called LG LS680. His name was seen in the billing system of the Sprint, then the appropriate screen shot hit the internet.

On the characteristics of LG LS680 reliably is not known. Assumed only that the smartphone will get a large touchscreen and QWERTY-keyboard. It is likely that the announcement of this device will be very soon, for example, at CES 2010 in January.

Seidio will release lineykeu accessories for Google Nexus One

We already wrote about that for a smartphone Google Nexus One prepares Dock Desktop Dock with support for Bluetooth. But now new information about accessories for it. It turns out that the company Seidio plans to release an entire line of these products. She has already created tizernuyu page where users can leave their coordinates to notify the release of enhancements to Google Nexus One.

However, the details of accessories manufacturer has not yet disclose. It is not clear what he intends to propose solutions to owners' guglofona. Judging by the range of Seidio, it may be blankets, cradle, various chargers and so on. Apparently, they will hit the market next year. Recall issue of the Google Nexus One is scheduled for January 5, 2010.

LG introduced the device for mobile TV in the North American market

In some countries of the world mobile TV is the usual daily routine, such as in Japan and South Korea. At the same time in other countries it is almost common - both in the U.S. only in October this year, Standard Mobile DTV has been certified for use. A company LG Electronics has become an ode to the first offering to the American market the device with the ability to receive DTV broadcasts, and the first of the major manufacturers. Among the decisions LG - mobile phones, portable DVD-player and a number of other proposals, allowing a program of mobile TV.

Some perplexing mobile phone, a relative of clamshell LG Lotus, which appeared on the U.S. market back in 2008. Already some archaic design of the phone Lotus was supplemented by an external antenna required to receive TV programs sustainable. As a result, staff took on the form of mobile devices from old science fiction movie, which of course adds a certain charm, but hardly conducive to attracting large audiences.

Portable DVD-player, LG DP570MH external antenna is not received, but because its design does not stand out against other similar devices. The model is capable of playing DVD-ROMs and receive the transfer of Mobile DTV standard, with the time in receive mode is 4 hours. And the player, and the phone will be on display at CES 2010.

In all the devices, LG has a chip LG2160A ATSC-M / H, which allows to receive in good quality, as well as its architecture makes it suitable for a number of other devices. In particular, negotiations between LG and Dell, in the case of successful completion of which may appear a Dell Laptop with the possibility of receiving TV Mobile DTV standard.