V900 & X610

Whilst we know that the X610's specs aren't screaming out "I'm fantastic", it's a pretty good looking device with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. The more "I'm Fantastic" of these two is the V900, a device that can handle DVB-H, DVB-T, T-DMB, and DAB broadcasts on a VGA display that certainly doesn't hurt its case.

So far, the launches on these two are noted simply as "soon," so best keep your eyes open for further release details (or subscribe to our blog via RSS)

We have been promised a trial of these units soon so again watch out for our usual un boxing video's and detailed reviews.

In the meantime lets have a look at the specs that come with these handsets.

Glowfiish V900

First of we will look at the V900:

• Windows Mobile^® 6.1 Professional (Crossbow)
• Samsung S3C 6400 533 MHz Processor
• 256 MB Flash ROM, 128 MB SDRAM
• 2.8", 640 x 480 (VGA), 65,536 colors, TFT-LCD
• 106 (L) x 60.5 (W) x 17(18.15) (H) mm
• 147g
• HSDPA / UMTS ( 2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz )
• Quad-Band GSM?850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• GPRS class 10 / EDGE class 10
• Bluetooth® v2.0 class 2 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate),
• WiFi IEEE802.11b/g Certificated
• Digital TV
• DVB-T / T-DMB
• GPS
• Embedded SiRF Star III chipset, TMC function supported*,
• FM 76 ~ 108MHz, support Channel Search
• FM Transmitter
• 87.5 ~ 108MHz
• Built-in 3.0 mega pixels Auto-Focus CMOS camera, up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
• 0.3 mega pixels Fixed-Focus CMOS camera for conference call usage
• MicroSD card slot
• Built-in microphone and speaker, external stereo headset jack, hands-free mode supported
• USB Sync, Composite TV out support
• Touch screen for stylus or fingertip, navigation button, power button, send/end button, record button, volume control, left soft-key, right soft-key
• Lithium Polymer rechargeable with 1,530 mAh capacity
• Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional, Microsoft® Office Outlook® Mobile (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox), Picture, Notes, Microsoft® Office Word Mobile, Microsoft® Office Excel® Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, ActiveSync, Calculator, Game (Solitaire, Bubble Breaker), Voice Recorder, Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® Mobile, MSN® Messenger, Microsoft® Transcriber*, Windows Media® Player 10, Direct Push Technology, Microsoft Reader* (* subject to change by region)

E-TEN Exclusive Applications

• Phone Tools: Phone Application*, Phone Setting, SIM Toolkit, Speed Dial, Call Filter, Wireless Modem, Wireless Manager, Dialer Skin, Add Ringtone, CSD Type, Voice Commander*, Connection Wizard, SMS Sender, SIM Manager, Video Telephony (*subject to change by region)
• Multimedia Tools: Image Wizard, Image Maker, Multimedia Manager, Camera, Camcorder, FM Tuner* (*subject to change by region)
• MMS Composer* (*subject to change by region)
• Utilities: Quick Link, Battery Meter, Zoom SMS, Bluetooth Manager, M-Desk, Scenario, Backup Utility, Namecard Manager
• GPS Tools: Location SMS

Packing List

• Glofiish V900, stylus
• USB sync cable
• AC adapter
• headset
• leather case
• getting started CD
• quick start guide
• standard battery
• TV-out cable

Accessories (Optional)

• USB Sync Cable
• AC adapter
• car-charger
• car-mount
• battery pack
• Bluetooth® Headset
• leather case
• headset
• TV-out cable

Glowfiish X610

So now lets look across to the X610:

• Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
• Samsung SC3 2442 400 MHz Processor
• 128 MB Flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM
• 2.8", 320 x 240 (QVGA), 65,536 colors, TFT-LCD
• 107 x 58 x 14.7 mm
• 134g (with battery)
• GSM/EDGE Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• GPRS/EGPRS Class B, Multi-slot Class 10
• Bluetooth® v2.0 class 2 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• WiFi IEEE802.11b/g Certificated
• GPS
• Embedded SiRF Star III chipset, TMC function supported*, (*subject to change by regions)
• Built-in 2.0 mega pixels, Fixed Focus CMOS, up to 1600 x 1200 resolution
• MicroSD card slot
• Built-in microphone and speaker, external stereo headset jack, hands-free mode supported
• Mini USB Sync, headset jack
• Touch screen for stylus or fingertip, navigation button, power button, 2 quick application buttons, send/end button, record button, volume control
• Lithium Polymer rechargeable with 1,530 mAh capacity
• Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional, Microsoft® Office Outlook® Mobile (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox), Picture, Notes, Microsoft® Office Word Mobile, Microsoft® Office Excel® Mobile, Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® Mobile, Microsoft® Office OneNote® Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, ActiveSync, Calculator, Game (Solitaire, Bubble Breaker), Voice Recorder, MSN® Messenger, Windows Live ^TM, Microsoft® Transcriber*, Windows Media® Player 10, Direct Push Technology, Getting Started, Microsoft Reader* (* subject to change by regions)

Glofiish Exclusive Applications

• Phone Tools: Phone Application*, Phone Setting, SIM Toolkit, Speed Dial, Wireless Modem, Wireless Manager, Dialer Skin, CSD Type, Voice Commander*, Connection Wizard, SMS Sender, SIM Manager (*subject to change by regions)
• Multimedia Tools: Album, Camera, Camcorder, FM Tuner, MMS Composer
• Utilities: Spb Mobile Shell, Quick Link, Battery Meter, Zoom SMS, Scenario, Backup Utility, Quick Bar, Task Manager, Memory Optimization, Backup Utility, Default Setting, Application Recovery, System Information
• GPS Tools: Satellite Data Update (Not supported in USA), Location SMS, GPS Viewer
• Free Download Programs: Image Wizard, Image Maker, Birthday Reminder

(The programs are posted on the website: http://www.glofiish.com for downloading)

Packing List

• glofiish X610
• stylus
• USB sync cable
• AC adaptor
• headset
• leather case
• getting started CD
• quick start guide
• standard battery

Accessories (Optional)

• USB sync cable
• AC adaptor
• car-charger
• battery pack
• leather case
• headset

I'll let you make your own mind up as to which device is best of these two but for me I'm gonna go with the "I Don't look too great but I am fantastic" one.

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Word from comScore has it that there are more wireless subscribers who have taken up 3G as their mantra compared to those residing in western Europe - 28.4% versus 28.3%. That’s a narrow margin by any means, so expect this bit of trumpet blowing to last only a while as you never know just when the tables might get turned. I believe that the 80% increase in 3G usage since last year had plenty to do with the release of handsets such as the iPhone 3G and Samsung Instinct. Are you rocking on with 3G connectivity on your handset?

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Word from comScore has it that there are more wireless subscribers who have taken up 3G as their mantra compared to those residing in western Europe - 28.4% versus 28.3%. That's a narrow margin by any means, so expect this bit of trumpet blowing to last only a while as you never know just when the tables might get turned. I believe that the 80% increase in 3G usage since last year had plenty to do with the release of handsets such as the iPhone 3G and Samsung Instinct. Are you rocking on with 3G connectivity on your handset?

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Denver, CO – With a new 50-inch 1.5 thick plasma display announced today at CEDIA, Hitachi joins Pioneer as one of the companies that believe that the format is still in growth mode. The pressure from cheaper and LCDs whose quality is rapidly improving isn't a big problem for them yet, but I'm not so sure.

Judging from the excited comments made by casual observers, this TV has a future as a great talking piece. But as a full featured TV that everyone will actually invest in? That will be harder. When it's released next year, expect it to come in between $4,000 and $5,000.

When people were told that number, a few people gasped. Compared with some of the expensive stuff around here, I was surprised they were surprised.

According to Hitachi, their engineering group considers the architecture of the 1.5 inch TVs one of their great achievements, and in a quick glance rivals some of the best from Samsung and LG. The colors looked full, with detailed shading, and the frame rate was pretty good. Needs to be tested, I say. 

MapmyIndia has just rolled out a new GPS navigation system known as MapmyIndia Navigator, and will be available in either Delphi Nav 200 or AMAX 06GP5A models. Features include :-

• 3.5" color touch screen display
• Samsung 400MHz processor
• Integrated GPS navigation
• Maps from CE Info Systems

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Currently it is available in two hardware models including Delphi Nav 200 and AMAX 06GP5A. It has integrated GPS, a 3.5 inches color touch screen, Samsung 400 MHz processor, and additional multimedia features. It positions a wide range of perfect Indian maps, provided by CE Info Systems with overall coverage of different streets, localities and many landmarks in more than 18 major cities of the country. Now-a-days, MapmyIndia Navigator is available with car accessories and consumer electronics dealers, also it is available online at MapmyIndia.com.The price can be ranged up to Rs. 21,000 to 22,000. While driving, the user can mount the device on the windshield or dashboard, or else it can be held in hand by the person sitting in backseat of the car.

The primary advantage of car GPS device is that it can save tons of gas during distance traveling. Another benefit is that it saves lot of time and frustrations by avoiding traffic by finding alternate routes to those having more traffic.

Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2008 – September 4 – 7, 2008 – Booth #410 – When you take the best possible options for high definition entertainment and combine them into one seriously powerful media server, you’re going to need a new name for the experience you create. Life|ware™, makers of whole home automation and entertainment solutions, have done just that, unveiling a new “High Density Television™” initiative that brings in more high definition entertainment and distributes it around the home more effectively than ever before.

“High Density TV reinvents how we will move and/or view high definition entertainment around the home,” said Seale Moorer, Life|ware’s Chief Executive Officer. “This is the first solution to provide a whole house entertainment server that provides unparalleled capability in terms of HDTV tuners, HDTV streaming and Digital Media management for consumers.”

Life|media™ 810: 8 TV tuners, 10 Extenders, 12 TB of Storage
Several new Life|media units highlight the effort, headed by the company’s new Life|media LMS-810, which has 8 HDTV CableCARD™ tuners and can support up to 10 Media Center Extender devices.

“The 810 is a very powerful Media Server,” said Moorer. “It deftly handles the high-definition feeds from eight CableCARD tuners and provides HD streaming to ten extenders over the existing home network.”
The 810 provides an incredible 12 terabytes of RAID 5 storage which provide the disk space for a huge digital library of recorded TV, movies, music, photos and videos.

“The Life|media LMS 810 is the centerpiece of a digital entertainment solution as we all envision it,” said Pat King, senior vice president of Seagate’s Consumer Solution Division. “Seagate’s Pipeline HD hard drives are designed specifically for this type of scenario. With HD video optimization, exceptionally quiet acoustics and power management, Pipeline HD drives enable the LMS 810 to provide a reliable way to enjoy digital entertainment.”

Life|tuner™ provides more video options
Also being unveiled at CEDIA is the Life|tuner series of HDTV CableCARD tuner devices that work with Life|ware’s Life|media media servers, allowing the addition of up to six additional HDTV tuners to the Life|media experience.

“Life|tuner is another product that makes life easier for our dealers,” said Moorer. “Obviously, TV tuners themselves are nothing new, but this product allows the easy addition of two, four or six CableCARD tuners to our Life|media servers.”

Life|media media servers feature two CableCARD TV tuners. By adding the six-tuner Life|tuner unit to a high-end Life|media, a consumer has a remarkable 8-tuner DVR solution.