<![CDATA[TamsPPC - The PocketPC blog » Hardware News]]> http://mobileratty.com/feed/a393e030652918a9db5aa6179e44ca7a Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:36:09 +0000 iRatty Engine http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[HP ipaq 910 drops]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/eb3f110327ad4b12436b1a98859f072d http://mobileratty.com/article/eb3f110327ad4b12436b1a98859f072d

The last of the 5 upcoming ipaq’s has now materialized - US readers can now purchase the 910 from HP for 499$ via the URL below.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/handheld/Phone/1/storefronts/FB068AA%2523ABA

This UMTS handset has a landscape QVGA screen and a dedicated keyboard and can be considered HP’s “Treo-killer”. We have contacted HP asking for a sample and expect one to be delivered soon…

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:20:32 +0000 umts handset hps treo-killer landscape qvga purchase readers url sample expect ipaqs HP ipaq 910 drops <![CDATA[Asus chaus - Lamborghini ZX1 canceled]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/021313fcd8c280c53eea5c90e73850d5 http://mobileratty.com/article/021313fcd8c280c53eea5c90e73850d5 I handled the Asus Lamborghini ZX1 at the last CeBit - even though the unit’s 5way nav felt horribly cheap, the box looked ready for sale.

Modaco now reports that the folks at Asus may prove themselves too stupid to ship an already-complete (and pre-announced) phone. The reason?

This is due to Asus wanting to ensure that more important devices scheduled for Q4 are released on time.

Even though I have expected little more from a company that wilfully decepts its customers and has a long story of making false promises to journalists, the story above literally lays the camel flat.

The company definitely has problems with its eeePC success - they now behave as if they were the kings of the world…which they unfortunately (for them) aren’t. My house is free of all Asus-branded Crap, and I live a fulfilled and happy life - and can recommend you all to do the same.

P.S. Looks like Expansys will get a nasty kicking from customers who have preordered the device for 800 pounds - serves them right for trusting the wannabe king of the world. Hail Asus!

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:30:43 +0000 asus asus lamborghini zx1 hail asus units 5way nav happy life camel flat customers story company Asus chaus - Lamborghini ZX1 canceled <![CDATA[Palm Treo 800w users manual rears its head]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/99a6dc836ec633b97673bc9a743e1a91 http://mobileratty.com/article/99a6dc836ec633b97673bc9a743e1a91 Engadget reports that the full manual of Palm’s upcoming Treo 800w device was somehow leaked by Sprint - they even have a few screenshots to prove their point.

Chris Ziegler states that the Treo 800w’s manual

…unveils no real surprises that we can see. The usual Windows Mobile 6.1 interface with Palm customizations, conservative styling (we’re being generous there), and typical array of Sprint add-ons like Sprint TV are going to make this a safe, easy choice for the well-starched suit in your life, and that’s about it.

Stay tuned for further info as we get it!

P.S. Don’t bother clicking the link - it brings up a one-page PDF stating nothing except Coming soon…

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:44:17 +0000 manual sprint sprint add-ons treo 800ws manual sprint tv treo 800w device usual windows mobile chris ziegler palm customizations Palm Treo 800w users manual rears its head <![CDATA[New HTC devices for CDMA carriers]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/f720a775d923aaacfe216cb749454e9f http://mobileratty.com/article/f720a775d923aaacfe216cb749454e9f So far, people on CDMA networks have had to miss out on many interesting smartphones - for example, the latest HTC boxen (and most S60 machines) have been GSM-only so far. This is now set to change - here’s the latest bit of news:

HTC Touch Diamond hits Telus
The CDMA carrier Telus now lists the HTC Touch Diamond as upcoming:

HTC Touch Pro passes FCC
The HTC Touch Pro (originally known as Raphael) has now passed the FCC - the label location information for Exhibit ‘NM8RAPH800′ proves that the Touch Pro is coming to CDMA networks:

HTC Neon400 passes FCC
Finally, Engadget claims that the HTC Neon400(which passed the FCC a few days ago) is a CDMA-powered Touch Dual(an original HTC Touch with a keyboard)…

It looks like smartphone manufacturers start to see that CDMA carriers are in dire need of compelling boxen (seeing that the iPhone is GSM-only), and set out to fulfill the demand…

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:58:46 +0000 htc touch pro htc touch pro original htc touch htc neon400 htc touch diamond cdma networks cdma carriers smartphone manufacturers start New HTC devices for CDMA carriers <![CDATA[Sprint Diamond/Mogul and Vodafone V1615 get WM 6.1]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/d428799060c6cc71be10c93ea2cf5535 http://mobileratty.com/article/d428799060c6cc71be10c93ea2cf5535 Recent user feedback has shown that many of you love to hear about the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades - read on for the full scoop.

Sprint-branded HTC Mogul (Titan)
The xda-developer’s board has proven itself an excellent source of official and unofficial ROMs for HTC-sourced devices - they accomplished truly insane feats such as an inofficial Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for the Qtek 8500. Their latest success is the leaking of an official ROM for the Mogul - available from the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402887

Sprint-branded HTC Touch (Vogue)
This essentially repeats the story above, but for the HTC Touch aka Vogue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403016

VodaFone V1615 aka TyTN 2
Jason Langridge reports that people using a Vodafone-branded version of the TyTN II can now get their hands onto Windows Mobile 6.1 via their carrier’s Software Update Service. People who have updated via the official HTC ROM’s released a few weeks ago have reported generally good performance(except for an annoying memory leak).

]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:57:56 +0000 windows mobile inofficial windows mobile official official rom mogul xda-developers official htc roms xda-developers board recent user feedback Sprint Diamond/Mogul and Vodafone V1615 get WM 6.1 <![CDATA[Samsung i900(Omnia) coming to AT&T]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/f5df4f1baca18d1d628c8bf604fb8f31 http://mobileratty.com/article/f5df4f1baca18d1d628c8bf604fb8f31 The folks at Boy Genius report that Samsung’s WM-powered iPhone lookalike will hit AT&T in a few weeks.

As of now, little mis known about pricing and contract options - stay tuned for further info as we get it.

Further info:
Omnia 8GB - specs
Omnia 16GB - specs

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:33:02 +0000 boy genius report info contract options specs omnia 8gb omnia 16gb stay tuned iphone lookalike hit att Samsung i900(Omnia) coming to AT&T <![CDATA[Sony XPERIA X1 - official Euro price leaked]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/c931b4a5ab5527f74044a7a0b836bd2c http://mobileratty.com/article/c931b4a5ab5527f74044a7a0b836bd2c The Sony XPERIA X1 has been the subject of quite a few leaks recently - now it’s our term once again. Well-informed circles have provided me with the following shot from a brochure of a major Austrian electronics chain:

Cutting a long story short: the device will drop in October 2008 and will cost 800 Euros OTC. The shop will begin taking preorders soon.

As of now, this is all the news we have - stay tuned for more as we hear it!

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:25:57 +0000 sony xperia story short euros otc stay tuned leaks recently october drop circles term Sony XPERIA X1 - official Euro price leaked <![CDATA[HP ipaq 910 business messenger - hits Amazon]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/e00b4c9001a825c6a9d991d6c4d12281 http://mobileratty.com/article/e00b4c9001a825c6a9d991d6c4d12281 In case anyone of you lusts for HP’s 910, it is now available from Amazon USA.

The device costs 499$ and is said to ship “within 1 to 2 months”.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:49:21 +0000 device costs amazon usa hps lusts months ship HP ipaq 910 business messenger - hits Amazon <![CDATA[HTC Advantage X7510; Touch Diamond available in the USA]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/6de7d478a24f257602d4dfc734722441 http://mobileratty.com/article/6de7d478a24f257602d4dfc734722441 Our US readers can now get their hands onto HTC’s latest PocketPC devices:

HTC Advantage X7510
This device hasn’t been made available state-side due to unspecified legal issues regarding the QualComm processor used. Nevertheless, two importers now offer the device for 1300$ - links below:
Dynamism
On The Go Solutions

HTC Touch Diamond
HTC’s Touch Diamond has been all over the news due to the lack of quad-band capability: European Touch Diamonds will have issues getting 3G coverage. Nevertheless, CompUSA imports the device and sells it for about 800$ a pop…

In case anyone of you has a horror story or interesting bit of news about the merchants mentioned above, please talk back!

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:31 +0000 htc advantage x7510 htcs htcs touch diamond issues htc touch diamond european touch diamonds news due legal issues device HTC Advantage X7510; Touch Diamond available in the USA <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 handled, disliked]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/7ef887f4b364bb231bb5ca684f88e609 http://mobileratty.com/article/7ef887f4b364bb231bb5ca684f88e609 Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X1 has had its fair share of TamsPPC front page space recently - The Boy Genius Report now got a preproduction unit into their hands:

They claim that the device “is a little slow”, and are extremely unhappy with the keyboard:

Listen guys, if you’re going to throw on a QWERTY, at least make sure it’s worth having, ok? Not to say that this keyboardis absolutely terrible, but it’s one of the worst. … The sliding mechanism comes right ontop of the keys, and thus, the keys don’t travel a lot when pressed. They give little to no feedback

The image above is from their hands-on gallery - if you wish to see more, try the link below:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/sony-ericsson-xperia-x1-hands-on/?page=1

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:36:09 +0000 keyboardis absolutely terrible hands hands-on gallery sony ericssons xperia boy genius report keys fair share preproduction unit extremely unhappy Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 handled, disliked