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Universal phone charger offers vast opportunities
News Manufacturers pledge support for new standard in mobile phone charger, which GSM Association says will give rise to product and retail innovation in mobile market.
Tags: Development/design, Nokia Corp., RIM BlackBerry, Phone Charger, Phone, Smart Phone, cell phone, mobile, Spokesperson, Mobile Device
Toshiba TG01
Reviews The slim and sleek TG01's hardware design breaks new ground, while the 4.1in. screen is great for media-rich activities. Unfortunately the user interface is eccentric, and battery life is very disappointing.
Tags: Battery, Screen, MicroSD, microSD Card, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Touch Screen, Accelerometer, phone, Microsoft Windows, light-emitting diode
Nokia N97
Reviews Although the Nokia N97 is packed with features, its clunky touch interface, sky-high price tag and outdated operating system make it hard to recommend when there are better touch-screen smartphones on the market.
Tags: Smart Phone, Video, Touch Screen, phone, keyboard, Apple iPhone, Nokia Corp., High Tech Computer Corp., camera
Universal cell phone charger coming soon
News Mobile-industry leaders agree to use Micro-USB as a single standard for phone chargers, promising to reduce the number of chargers shipped and the number needed by users to revive their handsets.
Tags: Cellular phones, Smart phones, PDA phones, Mobile, Cell Phone, GSM Association, mini-USB, Micro-USB, Micro-USB Slot, phone
Apple, others agree to universal phone charger standard in Europe
News European Commission gives green light for Apple and other phone giants to sell phones with universal cell phone charges starting next year.
Tags: Handhelds, Regulations, Business development/management, Apple Inc., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Mobile, Cell Phone, Europe, Micro-USB, phone
Universal charger for Asian mobile users?
News Manufacturers will likely introduce handsets that support one-fits-all chargers in Asia, following European Commission accord on universal chargers, analyst says.
Tags: Cellular phones, Smart phones, RIM BlackBerry, Smart Phone, Asia, Research In Motion Ltd., Cell Phone, phone, agreement, LG Electronics Inc.
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
Reviews HP's new flagship iPAQ has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a neat D-pad and a good set of connectivity features. However, HP has missed some key tricks that would make this an excellent rather than very good Windows Mobile smartphone.
Tags: Battery, Hewlett-Packard Co., Compaq iPAQ, Device, Storage, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Expanding Stylu, HP iPAQ Data Messenger, D-pad, Data Messenger
Nokia N810 Internet Tablet
Reviews Nokia's Internet Tablet is getting better, adding a GPS receiver and a QWERTY keyboard. It's still difficult to recommend as a business tool, though, as it lacks integrated 3G/HSDPA connectivity.
Micro-USB to be phone-charger standard
News An industry forum has agreed mobile handsets will be charged using a micro-USB connector, with positive implications for the environment.
Tags: Cellular phones
Universal phone charger OK'd
News Branch of U.N. approves standard for one-size-fits-all phone charger that will work on any future handset, offering less hassle to consumers and reduction in e-waste.
Tags: Development/design, Green IT, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, U.N., greenhouse gas, Phone, Green IT, Telecommunications, greenhouse gas emission, GSM Association
BlackBerry Storm
Reviews The BlackBerry Storm looks smart, but its innovative SurePress touch-screen causes us a few concerns. We're also surprised and disappointed by the absence of Wi-Fi.
Tags: Battery, BlackBerry Storm, RIM BlackBerry, Screen, Research In Motion Ltd., Device, Headset, microSD Card, Touch Screen, Fascia
Palm Treo Pro
Reviews The Palm Treo Pro offers significant improvements in design and features, but this Windows Mobile smartphone doesn't offer anything revolutionary and costs more than its competitors, which will make it a hard sell.
Tags: Palm Inc., Mobile, Smart Phone, Palm Treo, Video, Palm Treo Pro, Treo Pro, Shortcut Key, User Manual, Contact Book
