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The P560 quad-band GSM handset is equipped with a 2.8-inch TFT touch screen and runs on Windows Mobile version 6.1. It comes with a TI Omap 2430 processor that should provide speeds of 450 MHz. Apart from 256MB ROM and 128MB RAM it also supports external memory via microSD cards. If all of that isn’t enough, it also comes equipped with a 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera and a secondary video call camera located in front. The P560 also supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and is capable of providing HSDPA (3.6 Mbps). This sleek handset is set to launch hopefully sometime in June and has an approximate price of Rs. 32,500 ($772). Stay Tuned.

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Apple has signed deals with four major telecommunication companies in four countries to help the company surpass its iPhone sales goal of 10 million units by the end of 2008.
Singapore’s SingTel, India’s Bharti Airtel, Phillipines’ Globe Telecom, and Australia’s Optus, will begin carrying the iPhone “later this year.” A specific date has yet to be announced.
And it is safe to assume that the model would be a new 3G-enabled one, since 3G is the industry standard for this part of the world.
Good news for you patient ones still waiting for its official launch. Bad news for my soon-to-be-unexclusive iPhone.

hField Technologies’ Wi-Fire is a compact high-performance USB Wi-Fi Adapter for Mac and PC that extends the Wi-Fi range upwards of 1,000 feet. Being a college student, I am blessed with a blanketed campus, offering a strong Wi-Fi signal wherever I go, right? …. Well, wrong. Dreaded dead spots exist and, to my dismay, my dorm room seems to be the epicenter of a dead spot, a barren wasteland of former Wi-Fi signal.
My solutions included hardwiring—too easy. Setting up a router? Forbidden. And as this epic conundrum reached a head, an epiphany hit me like a ton of bricks (as they tend to do). However, this epiphany came in the form of a small device called the Wi-Fire from a startup company that I had never heard of. The device triples the power of the internal receptor, making it virtually impossible not to get a signal, regardless of where you are.
On my current winter break, my internet cut out on me and, although I am not condoning it, I continued surfing without a problem off of an unsecured network down the street. The device uses a directional antenna with an arrow to ensure a strong signal. According to hField’s site, “the Wi-Fire provides interoperability with any 802.11 b/g access point and multiplies the effectiveness of wireless networks allowing users to connect to a WiFi network from up to 1,000 feet, more than three times the range of Airport cards and other 802.11 adapters, at significantly higher speeds, and even in locations where no wireless signal could be detected previously.”
If you’re looking to improve your internet connectivity and thereby improve your efficiency in any setting whether it’s the airport, park or even dorm room, look no further than this valuable gizmo from hField Technologies, Inc.
The device is 3 x 4 x 3/8 inches in size. It folds up for transportation and connects to the Mac and PC using USB. The device retails for $79 in the U.S.

The 1.9 inch TFT display (which I think could easily have been larger) has a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and there’s an external OLED mono display with a 128 x 36 pixel resolution. There are three audio player keys located under the external display that also provide haptic feedback when used.
The 1.3 megapixel camera is in the front. There’s a cool sensor under the camera that lights up when a call comes in. What’s interesting about this is, if you wish to silence the handset, a gesture control feature lets you simply slide your hand up and down over the sensor to switch it to silent.

There’s a proprietary slot on one side for USB, charging, and handsfree connectivity. On the other side is the volume control that could also be used to silence incoming calls without cutting the call. A small key-lock slider is located on the rear just above the battery panel.
Though Sony Ericsson provides hot-swap slots for its handsets you still need to remove the back panel to access it. So should we consider this hot-swap or lukewarm-swap? Nevertheless, the W380 supports M2 cards though the slot is unfortunately under the rear panel.

The W380 is not a handset that’s designed for the guy on the go; like I said earlier, it appears to cater to the fashion conscious or just plain funky generation. Feature-wise, the W380 is equipped with everything such folk would expect from a cool gadget. MediaSince it’s a Walkman Series handset, the player has no issues except that it doesn’t have a manually adjustable EQ. Not that it matters; the MEGABass and other presets make up quite well. What I really liked was the FM radio pickup. I had no problem with signals during my lengthy daily commute.
What I was a bit disappointed with was video player. Even though it has an option for full screen viewing, it refused to work. So I had to watch videos in a tiny window. Bummer. SE’s Walkman handsets come with a 3.5mm handsfree converter, so you can opt to use your own earphones if you wish. The speakerphone is not too loud.

The dv3000 is designed for the mobile professional and comes wrapped in a black shell.The laptop – labeled ‘The One’ is designed for mobile executives featuring a full-sized keyboard, a 13.3-inch wide-screen display based on HP BrightView technology and HP 3D DriveGuard that protects the hard drive while on the go. By way of security it features HP Fingerprint Reader. It also has a built-in HP Pavilion webcam and HP mobile remote control. The laptop is equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics card with 256MB dedicated video memory.The HP Pavilion dv3000 has been built to perform under the conditions faced by business professionals who are constantly on the move. For the frequent travelers, we have also packed several of our entertainment features into the notebook for their leisure purposes.”"As a result of HP’s extensive research across three continents focusing on user preferences, we factored in a full-size keyboard for comfort and a first ever 13.3-inch BrightView screen, which were the two must-haves for the road warrior.”Th HP Pavilion dv3000 is available for Rs. 53990 + taxes.

There are still a few kinks, at least in the legal department that need to be worked out before the system can be implemented fully and of course all of this greatly depends on the individual airlines. They will need to give it their go ahead for their planes. But it’s a start. The system will have to be fool proof and properly inspected before this service can “get off the ground”. The working is rather simplistic though. Small base stations (pico cells) will be installed in the aircraft that will provide coverage to users in the plane. The signals will then be transmitted by these pico cells to normal terrestrial networks via satellite. At the moment, the service is limited by just being usable in Europe and it’s possible that once you leave Europe air space your mobile would lose the signal. The system will also have a simple On and Off mode to be used when and if necessary.But I’ll say it again – It’s a Start! It should be a matter of time before this system ‘takes off’ and we’ll just have to hope that it makes becomes a world wide implementation soon. The first flights offering calls could start as early as next month, let’s just wait and see what the first in-flight phone bills come to though.

Other specs would include an LED flash for the camera, a secondary camera for video calling, microSD card support for external memory and possibly 160MB of internal memory. Speculation also says that this handset might also have a reinforced scratch-resistant glass display. As of now it’s just an announcement but it shouldn’t be too long before the official release. Stay Tuned.

From the illuminated keypad, to the precision glass and metal body and matching headset, the Nokia 8800 oozes quality. It’s the Audi R8 of the celluar chic parade. Good looking, instantly desirable and frighteningly expensive.

Forget touch screen, it’s just Nokia’s standard interface. It’s a breeze to use next to some of the other fiddly phones on the market. We scrolled through the menu with the grace and style of Madame Moss in Milan.
Although its features can’t rival other fashion blowers such as the Sony Ericsson, it has the essentials. You get a 3MP camera with autofocus, 3G and a decent music player. But this isn’t about media gumph, it’s the individual touches that make the 8800 Arte so special. Turn the handset over to mute an incoming call, reveal an analogue clock by tapping the front or choose from some specially designed wallpaper.
At over Rs18000, it’s expensive, but with a timeless design and superior build, you’re paying for quality. A phone classic.

Bluetooth (BT) is truly a godsend when it comes to mobile connectivity – or connectivity in general, as it’s no longer restricted to the mobile domain. From sending photos, music and other media to listening to music wirelessly, it’s all good. The medium has its own ecosystem, with developers and manufacturers coming up with innovations for it all the time. Here are some ways in which Bluetooth can prove handy.

BT HeadsetsBluetooth headsets offer wirefree convenience. Most higher-end mobiles support Bluetooth with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, an extension required to transmit data). Handsets that support A2DP are primarily directed at music lovers. Companies like Genius, I.Tech (BlueBand, BluePro) and even Motorola (with its funky O-ROKR glares and S9) have developed BT products. Don’t get the idea that these headsets are designed primarily for music; you can use them for answering calls as well.

Strictly One-WayThere are plenty of these in the market – just pair one with your phone and you’re good to go. It’s like your handsfree headset, only without wires. Of course, you can listen to songs too, but the quality will suck because they’re designed specifically for conversations. Jabra and almost all mobile manufacturers make them. However, just so you know, a Nokia Bluetooth headset can work perfectly fine with any other mobile handset from any company.

Can you believe they’ve put Bluetooth even in printers? If your mobile phone has a camera and you need to take a printout, no longer would you need to dock the phone with the printer or user USB or other cabling. All you need to do is pair your mobile with the printer, and presto! Print, print, print. You will need a Bluetooth printing adapter if your printer doesn’t support BT printing.

Portable MediaCompanies like Samsung have even taken PMPs and DAPs a step further, with BT-enabled players like YP-T10 and YP-S5. Players like these allow you to transfer files between BT-enabled devices like mobile phones or even your PC and, naturally, A2DP-compatible headsets. The YP-T10 also allows you to take a call from your mobile phone as long as it’s paired with the player. Now isn’t that cool!

In-Car ConnectivityIf you drive at 100 kph and are fearful that you may not live to see another day because your boss has a knack of calling you just as you’re about to squeeze between a lorry and a bus, you should definitely pick up the easy-to-use distraction-free Movon MK20. It clamps on the sun visor, and connects to your phone every time the 2.2-inch screen is brought out. You wouldn’t need to yell either, as the mics are designed to be sensitive.

There are also in-car audio systems that also cater to the Bluetooth genre. The players themselves come pre-equipped with BT, so you simply have to pair your handset with the player. You can then stream music from your handset though your car’s stereo system, as well as make and take calls, with almost no effort. Another option is a car kit that fits into your car’s lighter and connects to your car’s radio. It streams music and calls from your mobile phone to your in-car audio system. Parrot’s PMK5800 Car Kit is a good example of such a device.

GPS Navigation

If you have a mobile phone with GPS software but not an integrated receiver, don’t fret. All you need is an external GPS receiver that could be connected with a wire. But why bother with messy wiring when you can get one that works with Bluetooth? The receiver comes with software that would need to be installed on to your phone. Pair it up with the receiver, and the application on your phone will show you the way (literally).

PC Connectivity

Finally we have PC connectivity. Using a Bluetooth USB dongle with your PC or your laptop’s built-in Bluetooth radio you can sync your mobile with your computer to update and back up data from the handset. That’s the main use, but it also allows transfer of files wirelessly. Business folk can remotely control presentations with their mobiles – just install an application that can be downloaded from the Internet and is compatible with your handset and PC. There are also BT keyboards that can be paired with handsets so you can type quickly.

If you think we’ve missed anything, please say so in our forums or leave a comment here. Most of the products mentioned in this article are available in mobile accessory stores in India, and some of them you could even pick up from the gray market. So get ready to Go Blue!