<![CDATA[[MobileRatty] tag: december]]> http://mobileratty.com/tag/december Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:01:00 +0000 iRatty Engine http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Bell Dealers Going Hands-On With the BlackBerry Storm December 1st]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/b306c1a67231a756a29aa13b480b0ba0 http://mobileratty.com/article/b306c1a67231a756a29aa13b480b0ba0 Are you sick of the BlackBerry Storm yet? If you are, you’re clearly not a Berry lover. If you aren’t, I’m sure you’re lapping up all of the news…that is, if you’re not in line waiting for one right now!

For the Canucks out there (myself included) that are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Storm, I’ve got more news that will make you happy. Looks like Bell is getting ready to prep their dealers in 1-hour hands-on sessions with the device. Notice has gone out to all Bell dealers that training on the BlackBerry Storm will begin December 1st in various major centers across Canada. This type of training is the first hands-on event that has ever been scheduled by Bell. No doubt they want to get the launch of the Storm just right.

Scheduled dates for the hands-on training:

Vancouver: December 9th
Edmonton: December 10th
Calgary: December 11th
Waterloo: December 1st
Mississauga & Scarborough is December 2nd & 4th
Ottawa: December 9th
Montreal: December 4th & 5th
Quebec City:December 11th
Nova Scotia: TBA
Halifax: TBA

Couple this with recent news that Bell & Telus would be receiving the device at the same time, and would make it available closely following the US launch… Keep your eyes peeled for the Storm. Within the first few weeks of December we should have touchscreen BlackBerry goodness in the great white north.

[Via: MobileSyrup]

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:15:17 +0000 blackberry storm december december 1st storm blackberry storm launches bell bell dealers december 2nd december 10th Bell Dealers Going Hands-On With the BlackBerry Storm December 1st <![CDATA[Openmoko signs Koolu as Global Distributor]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/84c3995d85fb30020664f820862f9208 http://mobileratty.com/article/84c3995d85fb30020664f820862f9208 Google's Android on the FreeRunner,” said Steven Mosher VP of marketing Openmoko, “That's the benefit of having an open platform. Their market focus complements ours. The Open Source community wants choice and Koolu and Openmoko deliver it."

Openmoko will factory install Koolu’s image of Android on the Openmoko phone, which Koolu will sell to developers, end users, distributors and value added resellers, such as SDG Systems , who have partnered with Koolu to address the VAR channel in the US.

Koolu Beta port of Android will be available to download for existing Freerunner owners and installed on phones for sale in December 2008. WE Phone is a hand held open-source, ruggedized tablet computer and Smart Phone in one with Tri mode GSM, GPS, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB, 640x480 touchscreen, MicroSD, Accelerometers. WE Phones will be available to Android and third party application developers, existing Google Apps Customers and Google Apps Enterprise Professionals as Value Added Resellers.

Koolu sells turn key Android Platform powered appliances with high level support, training and certification through Regional Master VARs. Master VARs provide regional support, training and sales to Value Added Resellers like Google Enterprise Professional integrators.

Google Android is the first free, open source, and fully customizable mobile platform. Android offers a full software stack: an operating system, middleware, and key mobile applications. Now business has the freedom to choose phone service using GSM cell or Wifi for VoIP phone calls and data! Seamlessly access your files from your desktop, laptop or Google phone from one account with **24/7 phone and email supported for $50 a YEAR with Google Apps Premier Edition.

Unlocked Freerunner Phone powered by Google Android Platform $399 with Beta install.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:04:24 +0000 key android platform android openmoko phone phone openmoko google android freerunner phone koolu google phone Openmoko signs Koolu as Global Distributor <![CDATA[Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom reveals details of new value-added service platform to launch alongside iPhone 3G]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/044c988771ea8df2018284afa5303c38 http://mobileratty.com/article/044c988771ea8df2018284afa5303c38 iPhone 3G in December, according to CHT.

The name Hami derives from the Chinese for honeydew melon, continuing the fruity theme of the iPhone, and was chosen as it sounds like "happy me" in English, according to CHT's explanation. (This "creative" use of naming is not uncommon in the local market.) More interesting, the fact that CHT has demonstrated Hami in action this week despite announcing it had inked the deal with Apple to distribute the iPhone in Taiwan only last weekend, is evidence that the companies must have reached an agreement some time earlier.

Hami consists of 11 services including news, weather, stock market tracker etc., CHT indicated. CHT will set up an editing team responsible for producing audio/video and image content for Hami, the company noted.

Although CHT has not yet announced pricing for the iPhone 3G and related services, it is speculated the telco will subsidize the handset to cost NT$0 for an 8GB model and NT$2,990 (US$90) for a 16GB model along with a two-year contract, according to industry sources.

CHT currently offers the HTC Diamond at a subsidized cost of NT$2,990 alongside a NT$1,683 per month two-year 3G service contract. The company also announced recently a voice and 3G data tariff costing N$1,789 per month. As is typical for the Taiwan market, neither of these tariffs include any free call or data allowance, instead charges are deducted from the monthly subscription fee, before the company bills for any excess or ineligible charges (as defined by the contract).


Chunghwa Telecom will offer Hami, value-added services tailored for its iPhone 3G users

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:04:22 +0000 iphone hami consists hami cht offer hami chunghwa telecom hami derives taiwan market taiwan Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom reveals details of new value-added service platform to launch alongside iPhone 3G <![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1002HA hands-on and video: looks a lot like the S101]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/9913fbe6c7a5d8f4b8842bb74b8c87af http://mobileratty.com/article/9913fbe6c7a5d8f4b8842bb74b8c87af
The folks over at Laptop have gotten some quality face time with a pre-production model of ASUS' 10-inch Eee PC 1002 HA, and they seem to like a lot of what they're seeing. It boasts stylings reminiscent of both the Eee PC S101 (trackpad) and the 1000H (keyboard), and as such is basically a hybridized version of the two, though the test model "wouldn't power on" so we can't got much further than that. We do however, know that it'll house a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom CPU with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive, and that it'll have a two-cell battery which ASUS claims will give users five hours of juice (though that sounds pretty suspect to us). The Eee PC 1002 HA is expected to ready to roar on the first of December for $499, but if you simply can't wait until then to have a look at it, hit the read like for more photos and a really, really interesting video.

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:10:00 +0000 eee asus asus eee 10-inch eee asus claims video lot s101 1002ha hands-on ASUS Eee PC 1002HA hands-on and video: looks a lot like the S101 <![CDATA[PARO robot heading towards the US]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/edf6e194245616456347a1a8c186f5ce http://mobileratty.com/article/edf6e194245616456347a1a8c186f5ce

Robots are meant to be cold and calculative, but nice to know that the human touch is still there in the PARO robot. In case this sounds familiar, you might have read about a robotic seal-like creature making its rounds on the Internet in the past year, talking about the PARO robot. Well, this white, furry chunk of circuitry and plush materials does not only look cute, it has a higher purpose in its life(span). Its mission is to offer relaxation, entertainment and companionship to the owners. More on the PARO robot right after the jump.

PARO has many effable qualities, and among them include :-

  • Paro has been found to reduce patient stress and their caregivers
  • Paro stimulates interaction between patients and caregivers
  • Paro has been shown to have a Psychological effect on patients, improving thier relaxation and motivation
  • Paro has improved the Physiological effect of patients vital signs
  • Paro improves the socialiazation of patients with each other and with caregivers

Specially designed to look like an adorable baby harp seal (at least you can be sure that this pup won’t be clubbed to death), the PARO robot comes with integrated intelligence that enables it to possess psychological, physiological, and social effects via physical interaction with human beings. PARO imitates animal behavior (not all though, good thing you don’t have to feed it, bathe it or clean up its poo), being more than capable of responding to various external stimuli including light, sound, temperature, touch and posture. Over time, PARO will develop its own character, so no two are ever alike - hmmm, sounds pretty much like the Pleo, eh?

The first production lot of 300 PAROs for the US market will be out in January next year, which means it will miss the lucrative Christmas shopping season. I suppose that doesn’t really matter since PARO comes with a price tag of $6,000, placing it well out of reach for most people but the well-heeled. Pre-orders will be taken from December 1st onwards by phone, fax or e-mail.

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:43 +0000 paro robot paro paro improves patients patients vital signs human gadgets foolish gadgets human touch PARO robot heading towards the US <![CDATA[Atomic Floyd Titanium2 Headphones]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/eac4ce1451d3d6fb84fa92378ed0464a http://mobileratty.com/article/eac4ce1451d3d6fb84fa92378ed0464a Atomic Floyd Titanium2 Headphones

Atomic Floyd has released its own pair of in-ear headphones known as Titanium2, merging both form and functionality into a single device. Some of the innovative features found in the Titanium2 include AcousticSteel and SoundProof. Couple that with the angel wing ear loops look, and you'll get a better idea of the Titanium2. Designed by Stefan Andrén, the Titanium2 is more than welcome for use with the most popular portable media players in the market today in addition to other MP3 devices. Atomic Flyod will launch the Titanium2 this December in the UK.

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:07:18 +0000 titanium2 titanium2 include acousticsteel atomic floyd blackberry storm ear loops atomic flyod stefan andrn single device in-ear headphones Atomic Floyd Titanium2 Headphones <![CDATA[Times are Tough, But This AOC Monitor Displays a Bright Side]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/d6c07727152c36026dd83e9c9c652bb8 http://mobileratty.com/article/d6c07727152c36026dd83e9c9c652bb8


Here in the United States, some might say that we are in the middle of an economic free fall, while others might say that we are in the middle of a financial meltdown. Personally, I think they both might be right. On the bright side, many companies, itching to stay in business, are offering great products at bargain prices. Take this 19 inch LCD monitor from AOC for example. It offers a huge bang for only 159 bucks.

This widescreen monitor has a great form factor and nice features. Specifically, you get full PC/Windows and Mac compatibility, both a VGA Dsub and DVI Port, Digital Input DVI-D HDCP, a 10,000:1 (dynamic) Contrast Ratio, and a 5ms fast response time. All of this comes packaged in this sexy, glossy black finish. Did I mention it is only $159? That is a heck of a deal; nothing like watching your stocks free fall in high-resolution and widescreen!

I expect that AOC won't be alone this holiday season in selling great products for prices that will guarantee that things sell. With luck, we will all have a little money available to afford these nice things.

via Engadget. See full article.

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:33:59 +0000 monitor computer monitor crt monitor inch lcd monitor inch inch xbr970 aoc bargain prices prices Times are Tough, But This AOC Monitor Displays a Bright Side <![CDATA[Asus R50A Available Worldwide]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/5709fb8ff71ce99eb76a3ea86f45649d http://mobileratty.com/article/5709fb8ff71ce99eb76a3ea86f45649d Asus R50A Available Worldwide

If you're feeling a little bit flush even in these times of economic hardship, chances are you will be able to afford $1,399 for the Asus R50A. Now available worldwide, this device comes with the following :-

  • 5.6" WSVGA touchscreen display
  • Slim external DVD burner
  • Foldable USB keyboard
  • Bluetooth mouse
  • 3G connectivity

The Asus R50A will ship on the 22nd of December onwards, which means it probably won't qualify as a Christmas present in due time, especially when you live halfway across the world.

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:27:40 +0000 asus r50a worldwide foldable usb keyboard blackberry storm bluetooth mouse due time december onwards live halfway bit flush Asus R50A Available Worldwide <![CDATA[ Atomic Floyd AirJax Headphones Made of Titanium2 Look The Biz [Headphones] ]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/e91174aa7cd1dde971df97501b561a79 http://mobileratty.com/article/e91174aa7cd1dde971df97501b561a79 Atomic Floyd is new to the personal audio headphones game, and their first bit of kit is actually pretty decent looking. The AirJax headphones are in-ear, but have earloops made of something they're calling Titanium2 (even better than version1?). They're also made of "acoustic steel" which is apparently specially heat-treated for maxiumum audio quality, and you can rotate the in-ear part relative to the metal frame for a custom fit. The AirJax gets a UK launch first in December for $180, putting them at the luxury end of things. [LuxuryLaunches]


]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:57:07 +0000 airjax headphones airjax atomic floyd maxiumum audio quality titanium2 in-ear acoustic steel metal frame pretty decent Atomic Floyd AirJax Headphones Made of Titanium2 Look The Biz [Headphones] <![CDATA[LaptopMag goes hands on with the Asus EEE 1002HA]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/4c06501f1c808d499b8eafc4bffa64cb http://mobileratty.com/article/4c06501f1c808d499b8eafc4bffa64cb
LaptopMag.com has a brief hands on preview of the Asus EEE 1002HA. The 1002HA is the replacement for the 1000H series of Netbooks. And is a hybrid between the 1000 series and premium S series line. Expect this to be release the end of November to early December for $499.99.

via LaptopMag]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:01:00 +0000 1002ha asus eee 1002ha series 1000h series laptopmag series line hands netbooks december LaptopMag goes hands on with the Asus EEE 1002HA