Sony-Ericsson intros the Sony Ericsson Cedar, the mobile phone for consumers looking for an easy way to stay connected at an affordable price. The new Sony-Ericsson Cedar cell phone offers consumers fast and easy browsing capabilities with features such as 3G HSDPA and easy access to e-mail and social networking websites. With Sony-Ericsson Cedar, consumers benefit from key features which they have come to expect from Sony-Ericsson. The Sony-Ericsson Cedar phone will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours Black / Silver and Black / Red. Sony-Ericsson Cedar
The new Sony-Ericsson Cedar mobile phone offers users an easy-to-use social networking experience with the Widget Manager 2.0 - an software application which allows users access social networking via the stand-by screen. In addition, the Sony-Ericsson Cedar phone also features the human curvature design that is now consistent across the Sony Ericsson mobile phone portfolio.
Sony-Ericsson Cedar affordable phone “The Sony Ericsson Cedar handset is the ideal product for consumers who are looking for the perfect balance between a business and social device.” said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson. “Featuring 3G HSDPA, a 3.5mm jack and a port for easy connection to your laptop - the Sony Ericsson Cedar is an affordable GreenHeart phone which allows consumers to easily connect to their various communities whether it’s for work, fun or play.”
Sony-Ericsson Cedar features • Widget Manager 2.0 - Access to your social network and applications • Social network applications - Facebook, Twitter and MySpace • Keep contacts close - Hassle free phone book transfer and web backup • Stay organised with calendar, phone book, e-mail • Fast browsing with 3G and direct access to the web browser • EAS Push e-mail and modem connectivity • Connect your headphones on the 3.5mm jack • Capture the moment with the 2MP camera and send it by MMS • Human curvature design - Fits into the palm of the hand • GreenHeart mobile phone - For a greener choice
Sony-Ericsson GreenHeart phones In line with the company’s GreenHeart commitment, Sony Ericsson Cedar mobile phone features various green credentials such as recycled plastics, a low power consumption charger, an e-manual, waterborne paint and compact packaging. The new Sony-Ericsson Cedar phone is perfect for businesses that are looking for a green alternative as it offers push mail, Bluetooth connectivity and HSDPA.
Sony-Ericsson Cedar price & availability The Sony-Ericsson Cedar cell phone supports UMTS HSDPA 2100 and GSM GPRS / EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, UMTS HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 and EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. The Sony-Ericsson Cedar mobile phone will be available for retail from Q3 in the colours Black/Silver and Black/Red. The new Sony-Ericsson Cedar will retail for less than €100.
HTC is a company yet to take a backwards step. You can say what you like about specific releases, but each generation of HTC handsets has improved on the last with superior physical design and notable improvements in the software. The HTC Desire is this case in point; it features the most up-to-date Android software, the slickest iteration of HTC's Sense user interface and is one of the most attractive touchscreen handsets available today.
Design There's no denying the similarities between the Desire and the HTC-manufactured Google Nexus One, they look like identical twins who get different haircuts to assert their individuality. There are a few obvious differences in detail, but overall you have a very similar shaped and sized handset with a similar two-tone colour scheme and matching 3.7-inch AMOLED WVGA touchscreens. For our money, we like the Desire better, the optical trackpad works nicely, and we prefer the mechanical buttons below the screen over the touch-sensitive ones you find on Google's phone.
Once you fire up the Desire, the comparisons end and the Desire streaks ahead. HTC's Sense UI gives Android something you can't find on the competition's offerings: a mixture of usability and style that truly sets it apart. HTC Sense features seven customisable homescreens (as opposed to the standard five on Android 2.1), to which the user can apply a wide range of widgets and shortcuts. But as owners of the iPhone will attest, scrolling back and forth across seven different screens can be a laborious task, so HTC has implemented a new tweak to Sense called 'Leap': a pinching touchscreen gesture that displays all seven screens as thumbnails, allowing you to 'leap' from one screen to the next without scrolling across the screens between.
Sense doesn't totally overwhelm the homescreen functionality; in fact Live Wallpapers, one of our favourite features of the Nexus One (and of Android 2.1 in general), is still active. Live Wallpapers are animated homescreen backgrounds, and in some instances are touch-active too, which really helps to make your phone feels somewhat alive, if at the expense of your battery life.
Features If you've followed the progress of Android, and you've read our Nexus One review, then you're basically up to speed with the capabilities of the HTC Desire. It sports all the smartphone hardware you'd expect; it supports Telstra's 850MHz network plus standard 2100MHz HSPA data transfers; it has a GPS receiver, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, supported by the standard suite of Google apps; and it has an excellent Webkit browser. Out of the box you'll find a comprehensive mixture of apps and web shortcuts to play with, representing the three corporations behind this release: Google, HTC and Telstra (in Australia), but any service or tool not on the phone when you receive it is likely to be found on the Android Market to download.
HTC has made sure the Desire is as capable a business smartphone as it is a phone for fun, extending its usual support for Microsoft Exchange email to include the ability to search a corporate database for contacts, a feature rarely seen on even the most advanced smartphones. Quickoffice is also installed for viewing and editing Microsoft Office documents, and the pre-installed HTC calendar is a winner with its clean UI and the integration of the weather into calendar entries over the upcoming five days.
Staying in touch All new smartphones now support a wide range of communication methods. From Facebook and Twitter, to old favourites like SMS and email, staying in touch with contacts and the wider web is one of the highest priorities to those of us searching for a new phone to buy. The Desire ticks all of these boxes, and does it in some really innovative ways. Previous HTC Androids, like the Hero and Tattoo, featured HTC Peep for Twitter and integrated Facebook with the phone's address book. The Desire maintains this functionality and adds to it with Friends Stream, a new homescreen widget that aggregates Facebook and Twitter updates into one place and gives you the ability to update either profile without launching an app or the browser.
On top of this, the Desire also sports HTC Footprints, a geotagging app that tags photos you take with a location it generates using your current location, and Google's Latitude widget, which lets you see where your friends are using Google Maps. Within the phone's address book you can view photos via a contacts Facebook or Flickr stream, and you can merge contacts from a variety of sources into a single address book listing.
Media and the web In previous Android reviews, we've complained about the various media capabilities of earlier devices, but the Desire features a media player of a high enough quality to keep us quiet this time around. This is by no means a show-stopping piece of software, but it does the job of organising and playing media files, and it looks good doing it. Media file recognition is marginally better than previous HTC Androids, adding Windows Media video and audio files to the usual assortment of MP4 videos and MP3 and AAC music.
We mentioned it before but we'll say it again: this web browser is a winner. Pages load quickly and render correctly, scrolling over long pages is smooth and fluid, and the browser supports some Adobe Flash content too via its Flash Lite plugin. To be honest, we were never really too concerned about the iPhone not supporting Flash content, but now that we've watched videos in the browser, we never want to go back to Apple's restrictive web experience. Also to Apple's ire, the Desire features multitouch pinch-zooming in the browser, as well as in the photo gallery and apps like Google Maps.
The only let-down in the media experience is the content you create yourself, namely photos and videos shot with the Desire's 5-megapixel camera. On paper this camera passes muster with its decent image resolution, touchscreen auto-focus and bright LED flash, but the end results aren't nearly as exciting. Our photographs look colder than in real life, with a chilly blue hue produced by the flash, and the auto-focus really struggles, especially with subjects that are prone to moving. Of our thirty-plus test images, only a small selection of them were captured clearly.
Performance and battery Not only is the Desire a sexy phone full of excellent features, it is also a veritable powerhouse, packing a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a huge 576MB of RAM. The results speak for themselves, with consistently zippy performance in the complex menus and inside the various apps we installed. We should point out that we turned down the animations in the display settings from 'All animations' to 'Some animations' to iron out some subtle jaggedness in the homescreen animations, specifically some tiny pauses when scrolling in the 'All programs' shortcuts list.
Importantly, the Desire also makes the grade as a mobile phone. Our test calls sounded clear in a variety of situations, and messaging is a breeze with the great on-screen keyboard.
With the top-line hardware and the large touch display, it's not surprising that battery life maxes out at a single work day, though this can be as low as eight or 10 hours depending on how you use the phone. The good news is that HTC provides you with a variety of widgets to manage the battery consumption as much as is possible with a phone of this calibre. There's a standard power settings widget that switches the Wi-Fi and GPS on and off, as well as controlling the auto-sync schedule and screen brightness. There's also a mobile network widget that turns mobile data on and off, a great way to save battery and make sure you're not overspending on your monthly data allowance.
Overall HTC is onto a real winner with the Desire, striking a perfect balance between design, features and performance. The screen is fantastic, the software is best-in-class and the performance throughout the phone is mostly flawless. There are a few shortcomings, the 5-megapixel camera needs work and the phone could do with the addition of some substantial internal storage, but these issues are easily forgotten while surfing the web or communicating with friends using a wide variety of different protocols or social networks. You will have to manage the battery to get the most out of it, but HTC makes this task simple with its custom-designed homescreen widgets. Best of all, the Desire is priced aggressively at AU$779 outright and unlocked, but don't forget you'll probably want to upgrade the included 2GB microSD card, so you'll need to budget that into the cost.
Prosesor: Qualcomm QSD8250 1Ghz
OS: Android 2.1 with HTC Sense
Memory: ROM 512MB dan RAM 576MB
Dimention: 119mm (L) x 60mm (W) x 11.9mm (T)
Weight: 135g (with battery)
Touchscreen WVGA 3.7 in with 480 x 800 resolution
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
GPS: internal GPS, HTC Footprints™, Google Maps
3.5mm stereo audio jack, Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
Camera:5.0 Mpixel with auto focus and flash, Face detection, Geotagging.
Nokia E5 review : One of the most recent Nokia smartphones is the Nokia E5. The Nokia E5 handset has a full Qwerty keyboard and is a follow-up of what Nokia offered with the Nokia E71 and E63 models. The Nokia E5 cell phone is especially aimed at the business user, who will also use the Nokia smartphone for personal use. That is actually a pretty logical and practically-oriented target group. A large part of business users also actively use their phone for personal use. The fact that the Nokia E5 is a business phone is noticeable right away in creating an e-mail account. The possibility of creating several (up to ten) accounts is offered, and is carried out easily.
Nokia E5 features The new Nokia E5 mobile phone supports the HSDPA network, and also has Wi-Fi. That’s handy to be able to use the local wireless network or to quickly stay up to date on the go. Speed is still a necessary factor for mobile communication. The software applications are not getting any lighter, nor are the data that are being sent back and forth. If you ever get lost, you can let the Nokia E5 smartphone take you to the right address via Ovi Maps, Nokia’s free navigation solution.
Nokia E5 Smartphone A business user is also involved in social networks such as LinkedIn. The Nokia E5 cell phone offers immediate access to the popular social media Apps, so that the most recent status of every personal or business contact can be shown. In terms of design, the Nokia E5 resembles the E71. The display is fairly small and measures 2.4-inches, but still has a good, clear display. The resolution is pretty standard with 320x240 pixels and a total of 250.000 color reproduction. Right under the display the buttons for the main parts such as Menu, Home and Contact are found. The Qwerty keyboard can be controlled easily, which is an immediate advantage for typing longer messages.
Nokia E5 review The new Nokia E5 smartphone comes with a standard 2GB microSD memory card included, but it's possible to increase storage capacity via the card slot. The Nokia E5 phone also supports microSDHC, so that the maximum capacity becomes 32GB. The internal memory is only 250MB. With all the software applications, social network activities, business programs and multimedia files at hand, storage capacity becomes more important for such a Smartphone. The Nokia E5 mobile phone is expected to be available in the third quarter.
Nokia has unleashed new three messaging phones namely C3, C6 and E5. Nokia also kept their prices very competitive and affordable. The C3 is nice, sleek phone with full qwerty keyboard. The C3 is aimed at attracting heavy texters and social network users. The C3 will also features 2.4 inch display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, microSD card slot and microUSB. On the whole, Nokia C3 mobile phone is meant for, namely messaging, e-mail and social networking.
Design The Nokia C3 somewhat resembles Nokia E72 in design. It has got attractive sleek look. We also liked its slim profile and it is one of the compact messenger phone around. The Nokia has ensured to make C3 message friendly. It measures 115.5mm tall, 58.1mm wide and 13.6mm thick. it weighs around 115grams. It is availabale in three colors: Hot Pink, Golden white and Black.
The C3 sports 2.4inch display, which has the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and supports 262K colors. The screen is bright and colorful. We don’t have any gripes with it, taking price as consideration.
Below the screen you will find a navigation array that includes a four way square toggle with middle select key, two soft keys, dedicated shortcut keys for accessing favorite contacts and messages, the call and End/Power key. We liked the full qwerty keyboard. The keys are sufficiently large and tactile, which offer better feedback. The messaging on this phone is breeze. You will find a 3.5mm audio jack on the top of the device and a microUSB port on the left spine. There is a camera at the back of the device.
Features The Nokia C3 runs on the Nokia’s S40 mobile operating system. You can access the favorite contacts immediately above the display, so that you can get in touch with them instantly. The favorite contacts will be listed horizontally and you call make call with just a click of a contact. Any updates from Facebook & Twitter w.r.t. to that contact will be displayed on the home screen itself. You can customize the home screen with dedicated widgets for the calendar, chat, email and organizer. You can also download themes, wallpapers, games, widgets from the Ovi store. You can personalize your contacts with ringtones, pictures and more.
Connectivity & Internet We are glad that Wi-Fi has been included at a price tag of Rs.5500. You can avail data transfer through USB v2.0 and Bluetooth. You can stream audio to Bluetooth headset wirelessly, thanks to A2DP support for Bluetooth. The internet can be accessed via Wi-Fi, and GPRS. The data transfer speed is enhanced with the EDGE support.
The C3’s web-browser supports full HTML and as well as WAP 2.0. It also comes with preinstalled Opera Mini browser that allows faster browsing. It has community widget that gives live updates from Facebook and Twitter.
The C6 also supports Instant Messaging for Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, Ovi Chat and Windows Live Messenger. The C6 provides quick access to popular email accounts like Gmail, Yahoo mail, Hotmail, Windows Live and other email accounts (SMTP, IMAP4, and POP3). Nokia offer free Ovi mail account from phone directly. As usual, it supports text, multimedia and audio messages.
It provides quicker access to Social networking web sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.
Multimedia The C3’s multimedia player is simple and convenient. It supports MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+ audio formats and video formats like MPEG-4, H.263 and H.264 video formats. The interface is simple and convenient to use. It supports popular audio and video formats. The sound quality is excellent. It also features FM Radio with RDS feature.
The C3 has an internal memory of 55MB. You can extend the external memory up to 8GB.
Camera The Nokia C3 is equipped with 2 megapixel camera with a Flash, which captures images at a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. The camera interface is same as other Nokia phones. The camera features Autofocus, self timer, 4x zoom, full screen viewfinder, white balance, color tones and viewfinder effects includes greyscale, sepia and negative. It can record videos at a resolution 320 x 240 pixel.
The image is quite good. The images look bright, crisp and colorful with good detail. The video quality is reasonably good.
Other Applications The other essential features of the C3 include voice recorder, Calendar, Note pad, To-do list, a timer, Calculator, unit & currency Converter, Voice commands, a world clock, vibrate mode, Flight mode, a 1000 entry phonebook and speaker phone. It doesn’t feature Document and PDF reader.
The C3 comes preinstalled with four games namely Sudoko, Diamond Rush, Block’d, and Bounce.
Performance The call quality is impressive with no distortion. Callers at both the end have no problem. The sound is clearer and louder. The speaker phone is also good.
The Nokia C3 is equipped with 1320 mAh Lithium-Ion battery. It has the rated battery life of 8 hours of talktime and 500 hours of standby time. The battery life is excellent comparing to most of the phones. Price Nokia has priced C3 very competitively. It comes at a price of just Rs. 5500. it is very affordable and economical too.
Nokia X6 GSM Phone – A powerful entertainment and on-the-go social networking device, the Nokia X6 mobile phone features a lush 3.2-inch widescreen capacitive touch display, 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash, integrated GPS with free Ovi Maps Navigation, and 16 GB of internal memory. You’ll have tons of space to save your pictures, music, video clips and data, and you can always grab more games and applications downloaded from the Ovi Store.
The home screen features a dedicated Media Bar touch key for quick access to your stored music and video, online sharing sites, and Web browser. It also includes a customizable Contacts Bar where you can easily make calls and manage messages as well as follow up to 20 Web feeds from online friends–from social networks, personal blogs, Twitter feeds and more. You’ll be able to quickly send text messages and e-mail as well as update your own status thanks to the onscreen QWERTY keyboard, which automatically changes orientation depending on how the phone is rotated.
Running the latest version of the Symbian operating system, the Nokia X6 includes pre-loaded games (including Spore by EA and DJ Mix Tour by Gameloft). Other features include Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, a full HTML Web browser, access to personal and corporate e-mail (with ability to view attachments), stereo FM radio, and up to 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks (up to 11.5 hours on standard non-3G GSM networks).
Free Ovi Maps Navigation With its integrated GPS sensor and the newest edition of Ovi Maps (full version pre-loaded on this phone or available as a free download from nokia.com/maps), you’ll enjoy all essential car and pedestrian navigation features as well as the ability to use navigation features even when not connected to a cellular network–great for extending battery life and saving on international roaming charges. Features include turn-by-turn voice guidance, over 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities for quick recognition of the landscape around you, access to Lonely Planet travel guides, and detailed maps for over 180 countries . You’ll also be able to keep moving in the right direction with the integrated electronic compass.
Unlocked Phone This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.
Additionally, this phone can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you’ll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services–from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you’ll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.
Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity with broadband-like speeds via 850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA.
Integrated assisted GPS (A-GPS) receiver with free Ovi Maps enables you to find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving. Use the Walk pedestrian navigation to find your way, or the voice-guided Drive navigation to find the best route.
Gorgeously colorful 3.2-inch touch-enabled display with 640 x 360-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colors.
16 GB internal memory
5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics with up to 4x digital zoom, dual LED flash, center-weighted auto-focus, multiple scene modes, direct printing to compatible printers, and more.
Capture widescreen videos (640 x 352; VGA) at 30 frames per second (fps). Other features include 4x digital zoom, MPEG4/3GPP formats, up to a 90-minute clip length, video stabilization, scene settings, and video light.
Upload your photos and videos to Ovi Share and share them online with friends and family.
TV output for sharing videos on larger screens
Secondary camera on front for video calls (QCIF resolution) for use on compatible networks.
Digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, and eAAC+ formats.
Video playback formats include MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps VGA, MPEG4-AVC playback 30 fps QVGA, WMV9 playback 30 fps QVGA, and MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps nHD
Stereo FM radio with RDS capabilities
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN profile); note that additional charges may be applicable.
SMS and MMS messaging
Supports e-mail accounts from more than a thousand ISPs (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their e-mail using the Mail for Exchange mobile e-mail client, which comes pre-loaded (an Exchange e-mail account is required and your Exchange Administrator must have enabled your account for synchronization).
Full HTML Web browser (OSS) with support for Flash Lite 3.0
Organizer tools including calendar, to-do list, notes, clock, converter, voice recorder
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
S60 5th Edition, Symbian OS version 9.4
Vital Statistics The Nokia X6 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.37 x 2 x 0.54 inches. Its 1320 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of 3G talk time (up to 11.5 hours on non-3G GSM networks), and up to 450 hours (18.75 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, plus 850/900/1900/2100 3G networks (HSDPA).
What’s in the Box Nokia X6 handset, rechargeable battery (BL-5J), charger (AC-8), connectivity cable (CA-101D), wired stereo headset (WH-701), user guide, mini DVD with software
Free Worldwide Walk and Drive Navigation
Nokia now offers its Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation application free across the globe. Drivers receive turn-by-turn voice guidance including lane assistance, traffic information (in 10 countries including the U.S.), and safety camera and speed warnings, while pedestrians will be guided on shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones in over 100 cities across the globe. And unlike other mobile navigation mapping solutions, Ovi Maps works offline–no cellular service is required.
Driving directions.
3D landmarks.
Lonely Planet guide.
Real-time weather.
With the new Ovi Maps for mobile you get for free:
Maps for over 180 countries and free map updates
Drive and Walk navigation available in over 70 countries with real-time voice guidance
My Position enables you to find your current location easier and faster than ever.
New one box search for quicker access to finding places and addresses.
Save your favorite places and routes, then synchronize them with your Ovi account over the air.
Car navigation with voice and visual instructions, lane assistance and speed limit information. Now also with text-to-speech voice guidance.
Pedestrian navigation with routing through pedestrian zones and shortcuts, pathways through parks and buildings, stairways and plazas. Now with text-to-speech voice guidance.
Get real-time weather information including a 5-day forecast, for your current or any location found via search.
Lonely Planet and Michelin offer you dynamic access to the best and most relevant editorial travel content for over 1000 destinations. Find thousands of listings for sights, restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife, and more. Look these places up on the map and get to them with Walk and Drive navigation.
Discover the events happening nearby your location on the map or any place found via search.
Share your location on Facebook–where you are, what you are up to and finish with a photo.
No Hidden Costs The new version of Ovi Maps comes with all the maps and high-end, car grade navigation features you need for free and is yours to keep for the life of the smartphone. No additional licenses needed for extra countries, regions or services like traffic information or city guides. Data charges from network operators may apply.
Voice Guidance and Traffic Information Turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings. For pedestrians, this includes shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones for over 100 cities around the world as well as 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities to help you find exactly where you are.
Unique Hybrid Technology Ovi Maps is built on an advanced technology called hybrid vector maps. Vector maps are high quality but less data intensive and allow you to continue to navigate even if you lose your network connection. This means that maps downloaded or updated across a network connection are about half the size of bulky bitmaps used by other mobile map providers. The hybrid technology ensures that, unlike other providers, any downloaded map data is stored on the device for future use.
No Network Connection Required When Navigating Avoid expensive, battery-draining network connections with Nokia’s unique hybrid technology. Maps can be pre-loaded on to your Nokia smartphone so you can set Ovi Maps to offline mode, saving battery power, and the navigation system will still work. This is particularly useful for those worried about data connection costs when travelling abroad or when you are travelling through areas with little or no network coverage.
Best Global Coverage You take your mobile with you wherever you go in the world so, as standard, voice guided navigation for both pedestrians and drivers is available for 74 countries in 46 different languages and there are maps for over 180 countries. This gives you the best maps with the largest global coverage for free.
Product Description
Designed for a high quality entertainment experience and to keep you connected with extensive social networking capabilities.Connect to the future of mobile entertainment and enjoy more of your favorite music, photos, movies, games and add-on applications.Fast and clear browsing of the web and your media with the large, full touch screen.Your social media center in your pocket for one touch access to your closest friends. Share your media when and where you want to.
The first Android-powered phone for Verizon Wireless, the 3G-enabled Motorola DROID smartphone offers a full package of powerful mobile connectivity–from easy access to all your social networks and viewing of full Web sites to spoken turn-by-turn directions thanks to the new Google Maps with Navigation Beta app. One of the thinnest full-QWERTY slider phones available, the Motorola DROID also features a high-resolution 3.7-inch touchscreen display and a virtual onscreen keyboard that auto-rotates depending on the phone’s orientation. And you’ll be able to capture high-resolution images and DVD-quality videos on the go with its 5-megapixel camera with flash.
The Motorola DROID offers the powerful Android 2.0 operating system, fast and reliable Verizon Wireless 3G connectivity, and a wealth of Google Mobile services–including the new Google Maps with Navigation app. With integrated Google technology, the Motorola DROID brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. The DROID also provides easy access to both personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail.
In addition to 3G connectivity, the DROID offers Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and business networks as well as hotspots while on the go and Bluetooth connectivity for both hands-free devices and stereo music streaming. Other features include memory expansion via microSD memory cards (a 16 GB card is included with the device), threaded text and picture messaging for seamless on-the-go conversations, Visual Voicemail capabilities, 3.5mm headset jack, and up to 6.4 hours of talk time.
Here are just a few of the things that the Motorola DROID can do for you:
Zip through the Web: Access the Internet at 3G speeds via the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network or from any Wi-Fi hotspot. The multi-window HTML browser with a massive processor delivers the Web the way you expect.
See it all in cinema-style: View the Web, email, Google Maps, videos and more in widescreen on a brilliant 3.7-inch high-resolution screen. Boasting a width of 854 pixels to reduce the need for side-to-side panning and more than 400,000 pixels total, DROID has more than twice that of the leading competitor.
Run multiple applications at once: Customize your DROID with thousands of applications and hundreds of widgets available on Android Market. Toggle back and forth between up to six applications at a time to juggle the universe and your apps.
Perform Google Search at the speed of sound: Simply tell DROID what you’re looking for using voice-activated search, and it will serve up Google search results based on your location. If you want more, simply type what you’re looking for into the search bar on the home screen and DROID will also search content on your phone, such as apps and contacts, and the Web.
Capture moments: Snap digital camera-quality photos with a 5-megapixel camera loaded with the works, such as a dual-LED flash, auto-focus and image stabilization, or capture your friend’s antics in 16 million colors with DVD-quality video capture and playback. Store it all on the included 16 GB memory card, so you always have it on hand.
Multi-task like a master: Keep tabs on all your messages with integrated Gmail and Exchange email pushed directly to you, but don’t let them get in your way. With the handy Android notification panel, go straight to the message or simply ignore it, and get back to the task at hand. And, a smart dictionary learns as you type and automatically includes your contacts.Other features include a 3.7-inch touchscreen, slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, real HTML web browsing, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (with included 16 GB card), and access to both personal and corporate email
Get where you need to go with Google Maps Navigation (Beta): DROID is the first device with Google Maps Navigation, providing turn-by-turn voice guidance as a free feature of Google Maps. It’s powered by Google and connected to the Internet. Use voice shortcuts and simply say “Navigate to [your destination],” and you’ll be on your way. See live traffic, use Street View or satellite imagery to view your route, and get access to the most recent maps and business information from Google Maps without ever needing to update your device.
The Motorola DROID comes pre-loaded with a variety of Google and Verizon Wireless mobile services, including:
Gmail: Multiple accounts support and undo for common operations.
YouTube: One-touch recording and playback from home screen widget or app, one-touch sharing with friends, and the ability to view your own uploaded videos and high-resolution videos.<
Google Talk: Easily switch between chats, search your chat history, and preview pictures and videos sent by links.
Android Market: Browse and download applications created by third-party developers.
Calendar: Ability to see who has R.S.V.P.’d to your meeting invitations.
Amazon MP3 Store: Download the latest tracks over the air.>
Verizon Wireless Visual Voice Mail: Delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions.
Key Features and Specifications
Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
Powered by the Android 2.0 operating system with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market. Built-in GPS with turn-by-turn directions provided by Google Maps and voice prompts using the Google Maps Navigation (BETA) app.
3.7-inch touchscreen with 480 x 854-pixel resolution and 16 million color depth
Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with familiar layout lets you type messages easily without scrolling for the letter you want.
5-megapixel autofocus camera also includes multiple scene modes, white balance settings, image quality choices, macro setting, multiple color effects, and geotagging capabilities.
DVD-quality video capture at 720 x 480-pixel resolution and up to 24 fps capture; up to 30 fps playback
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (16 GB card included)
Multi-format digital audio player with dedicated Amazon MP3 Store app for over-the-air downloads. Includes compatibility with MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, and WMA formats and the capability to create and manage playlists on the phone.
YouTube app for streaming video over 3G and Wi-Fi connections.
Real HTML Web browsing provides more pages and better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone (Android Webkit HTML5-based browser).
Standard voice mail and compatibility with Verizon Visual Voice Mail (subscription required), which enables you to delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
Email: Corporate (Exchange 2003 and 2007), Gmail, IMAP, POP3, Attachment and browser document viewer (Microsoft Office and pdf)
USB 2.0 connectivity
3.5mm Headset Jack
Bilingual Interface: English/Español
>Cortex A8 processor with dedicated HW Acceleration
Memory: ROM: 512MB; RAM: 256MB
TTY compatible>
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
Vital Statistics The Motorola DROID weighs 5.96 ounces and measures 4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.4 hours of talk time, and up to 270 hours (11.25 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.
What’s in the Box Motorola DROID handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 16 GB microSD card, quick start guide, user manual
Powered by the Android OS and featuring the socially minded MOTOBLUR overlay, the Motorola BACKFLIP for AT&T features an original reverse flip design, 3.1-inch touchscreen display, spacious physical keyboard, and unique BACKTRACK touch panel located behind the screen when the device is folded open–providing you hands-free navigation of the phone without having to touch the display. It also boasts super-fast Web browsing on AT&T’s 7.2 HSPA 3G technology as well as Wi-Fi networking with access to more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots.
With MOTOBLUR, updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter as well as e-mail are automatically delivered to the home screen and fed into easy-to-manage streams.
MOTOBLUR helps you to stay on top of both work and personal e-mail as well as keep tabs on all your Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter pals–all automatically delivered to the customizable home screen. You can also update your status to Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter simultaneously and sync your social network contacts with your phonebook and e-mail contact lists.
With integrated Google technology, the Motorola BACKFLIP brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The BACKFLIP also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail.
This GPS-enabled phone can access Google Maps as well as the AT&T Navigator service for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions. The BACKFLIP comes with a 2 GB microSD memory card pre-installed, and it’s compatible with optional additional cards up to 16 GB in size. Other features include a 5-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for both hands-free communication and stereo music streaming, full HTML Web browser, and up to 6 hours of talk time.
Revolutionary Design
The BACKFLIP’s original design can be used in a unique tabletop multimedia mode so you can watch movies, TV shows or other streaming video on the 3.1-inch widescreen display–it’s also the perfect set up for using as an alarm clock. And the BACKFLIP’s full QWERTY keyboard makes sending messages fast and easy.
It also features another Motorola innovation–the BACTRACK rear navigation pad, which simulates a PC experience and makes scrolling and surfing effortless. With the rear BACKTRACK touch pad, you can flick through photos or Web pages for your friends without your fingers obscuring the home screen.
Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T’s HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
Powered by the Android operating system (version 1.5) with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market. (Learn more)
Innovative widget-based MOTOBLUR overlay to Android automatically delivers Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail, and work and personal e-mail updates to the home screen in easy-to-view streams so there is no need to open and close different mobile applications. (Learn more)
Update Facebook, MySpace and Twitter at once instead of opening individual apps as well as upload your photos to Facebook, MySpace, Picasa and Photobucket.
MOTOBLUR continuously displays your friends’ latest profile pics as part of your texts, calls, e-mails and address book.
View your friends your way: MOTOBLUR lets you view friends from A to Z, by contact history or in groups you make yourself.
Customize your home screen with your favorite widgets and short cuts
Your information is continuously updated and backed up into a secure environment, so you’re connected and protected even if you lose your phone.
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
Built-in accelerometer and eCompass for use with location and orientation apps.
3.1-inch touchscreen display (320 x 480 pixels, 65K colors)
5-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, LED flash, video capture (24 fps), and easy uploading of videos to YouTube,
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. (Profiles supported: A2DP, HID, HSP, HFP, AVRCP and GAP)
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (2 GB card included).
Full HTML Web browsing
Text, picture and video messaging
Instant messaging via AIM, Windows Live, Yahoo!, and Google Talk
Push e-mail via Google and Exchange with support for IMAP and POP, MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL Mail
Google and corporate calendar (supports Exchange 2003 and 2007 protocols)
Back-up and security: Contacts, log-in information, home screen customizations, e-mail and social network messages are backed up automatically on the secure MOTOBLUR portal. The portal also allows you to use the phone’s fully integrated aGPS to help locate the phone if misplaced. Remote wipe easily clears information from a lost device.
3.5mm headset jack
USB connectivity
Dual microphone with noise cancellation
Voice dialing capabilities
528 MHz processor, 256 MB flash memory
Vital Statistics The Motorola BACKFLIP weighs 4.7 ounces and measures 4.25 x 2.09 x 0.6 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 324 hours (13.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T’s dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS) plus 2100 MHz international 3G networks.
What’s in the Box Motorola BACKFLIP handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide, user manual
From the realm of sci-fi to Steve Jobs' stage: The iPad is official. What is it? What can it do? How does it work? Here's everything you need to know about Apple's newest creation, all in one place.
It's almost impossible to overstate the buzz leading up to this device. Immediately after the death of the Newton, rumors began trickling out about a followup from Apple; in the last five years, speculation and scraps of evidence about an Apple tablet have been a fixture in the tech media; in the last year, the rumors were unavoidable. Today, Apple's tablet has finally arrived, and we've got the full rundown—from specs, features, content and price to what it's like to actually use one.
The Hardware
• Size and shape: The screen's aspect ratio makes it seem a bit squat, but this is intended to be a bi-directional tabl—err, Pad. The bezel is a little fat, but otherwise, this thing is basically a clean slab of pure display. It's just .5 inches thick, which is a hair thicker than the iPhone 3GS, and measures 9.56 x 7.47 inches. Final weigh-in is 1.5 pounds without 3G, and 1.6 with. Says Mark, who's actually held one:
Imagine, if you will, a super light unibody MacBook Pro that's smaller, thinner and way, way, way lighter. Or, from a slightly different perspective, think about a bigger iPhone that's been built with unibody construction.
• The screen: The tablet's multitouch screen measures in at 9.7 inches, meaning that it's got a significantly smaller footprint than the smallest MacBook, but a much larger screen than the iPhone. (That's 9.7 inches diagonal, from screen corner to screen corner.) The screen's resolution is a dense 1024 x 768.
Here's what it looks like in photos, and on video:
• The guts: It's a half-inch thick—just a hair thicker than the iPhone, for reference—and weighs 1.5 pounds. It's powered by a 1GHz Apple ARM A4 chip, and has 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of flash storage. From the looks of it, Apple finally got some use out of that PA Semi purchase, and built their own mobile processor, but that's no totally clear yet. It's also loaded with 802.11 n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, a 30-pin iPod connector, a speaker, a microphone, an accelerometer and a compass. Video output runs through and iPhone-type composite adapter at up to 576p and through a dock-to-VGA adapter at up to 1024 x 768. No HDMI, no DVI—not even a Mini DisplayPort.
3G is optional, and costs more, not less. Along with 3G, the upgraded models include A-GPS. (More on this below)
Oh, and there isn't a rear-facing camera, nor is there a front-facing camera. This tablet is totally camera-less, which seems a bit odd.
• The battery: Apple's making some bold claims about battery life: ten hours for constant use, with a one-month standby rating. Ten hours of constant use includes video viewing, so you could conceivable watch about six feature films before this thing dies.
• How you hold it: You can hold it two different ways, and the software will adapt to both. Portrait mode seems like the primay mode, a la the iPhone while landscape mode—better for movies and perhaps magazine content—is a secondary mode. The Apple decal is oriented for portrait mode, so basically, just get ready for a whole bunch of HEY IT'S A GIANT IPHONE!! jokes.
Connectivity
Some models have Wi-Fi exclusively, while some have 3G as well. It's with AT&T, and costs either $15 a month for 250MB of data, or $30 for unlimited data. With the plan, you get access to AT&T's Wi-Fi hotspots as well. Best of all, it's a prepaid service—no contract. You can activate it from the iPad any time, and cancel whenever you want. This sounds like a fantastic deal, until you consider how it's probably going to brutalize AT&T's already terrible 3G coverage.
The iPad itself is unlocked, so you can conceivably use it with any Micro SIM card . But what the hell is a Micro SIM card? For one, it's not the same kind of SIM that's in your iPhone, so don't expect to just pop that in and surf for free. It's a totally different standard, and the iPad's the only device that uses it right now. Even if, say, T-Mobile released a Micro SIM card, the iPad can't connect to its 1700MHz 3G network.
The Software
• The OS: The operating system on the tablet is based on iPhone OS, which is in turn loosely based on OS X. In other words, it's got the same guts as the iPhone, as well as a somewhat similar interface. What this means in practical terms is that the UI is modal; you can only display one app at a time, and there aren't windows, per se. There's a new set of standard UI tools as well, including a pull-down menu, situated at the top left of most apps.
• The homescreen: It's like a mixture between the iPhone and OS X: it uses the iPhone launcher/apps metaphor, but has an OS X-style shiny dock. It feels very spread out compared to the iPhone's homescreen, though I suspect this is necessary to keep things from getting too overwhelming. For our full walkthrough of the new OS, check here.
• The keyboard: Input comes by way of an onscreen keyboard, almost exactly like the iPhone's. Typing on it is apparently a "dream," because it's "almost lifesize". Steve wasn't typing with his thumbs, but with his fingers, as if it were an actual laptop keyboard. Navigation throughout the rest of the OS is optimized for one hand, though.
• The browser: The browser is essential an upscaled version of Safari Mobile, with a familiar, finger-friendly title bar and not much else. It rotates by command of the accelerometer. From the looks of it, it doesn't have Flash support, but we'll have to confirm. UPDATE: Yup, none at all. You can get away with that kind of thing on the iPhone, sort of, but on a 10-inch tablet it's a glaring omission.
• Email: Mail again takes its visual cues from the iPhone, but with a lot more decoration: you can preview your mailbox from any message with a pull-down menu, and preview any message from within the mailbox, with a pop-up window. • Music: The music player is even more hybridized, styled like a mix between the iPhone's iPod interface and full-fledged desktop iTunes. Interestingly, Cover Flow seems to have more or less died off.
• Maps: This one may be the most direct conversion from the iPhone, with a very similar interface through and through. It includes Street View, too. • Photos: The photo library app looks a lot like iPhoto, only adapted for multitouch finger input.
• Video: YouTube is available by way of an app, iPhone-style, which can play videos in 720p HD. iTunes video content plays back in a dedicated app, just like on the iPhone, and can also play back in HD. Movie codec support is otherwise the same as the iPhone, which is to say pretty limited. • Calendar and contacts: The calendar app is desktop-like, until you open contacts and calendars, which look a lot like actual contact books and organizers. They're beautiful, and dare I say a bit Courier-like.
Apps
• iPhone apps: This thing runs them! The iPad runs iPhone apps right out of the App Store, with no modification, but they're either relegated to the center of the screen or in "pixel double" mode, which just blows them up crudely. Any apps you've purchased for your iPhone can be synced, for free, to your iPad.
• New apps: The iPhone app SDK has already been expanded for tablet development, including a whole new set of UI elements and expanded resolution support. The raw iPhone app compatibility is just a temporary measure, it seems—any developer who wants their app to run on the tablet will develop for the tablet. Some of the early examples of adapted apps, like Brushes, are spectacular. More on the SDK here. Apple's pushing gaming on this thing right out of the box, demoing everything from FPS N.O.V.A to Need for Speed. It's presumably running these games at HD, so the rendering power in this thing is no joke.
• Ebooks: Apple's also opened an ebook store to accompany the iPad, in the mold of iTunes. It's called iBooks. It offers books in ePub format, and makes reading on a Kindle seem about as stodgy as, you know, paper. To be clear, though, this is just Apple's solution—unless they're explicitly banned from the iPad, you should be able to download your Kindle app as well.
This store doesn't sell magazines or newspapers, which'll be relegated to regular app status. At this point, whether or not the tablet helps them out is in their hands.
• iWork: Apple' also designed a whole new iWork suite just for the tablet, which implies that this thing is as much for media creation as it is for consumption. There's a new version of Keynote designed just for the iPad, as well as new version of Pages, (word processor), and Numbers, which is the spreadsheet app. Here's what Keynote looks like: The interfaces are obviously designed strictly for touch input, but from the looks of it can handle every function that the old, mouse-centric version could, plus a few more. And man, they're so much prettier. Each app costs $10, and you can get them all for $30.
• File storage: Unlike the iPhone, the iPad does seem to have some shared storage aside from the photo roll. The newly released SDK reveals that when you connect an iPad to a PC or Mac, part of it—a partition, maybe?—mounts as a shared documents folder.
Accessories
Right away, Apple's offering three main official accessories: a book-style case, a regular dock and a keyboard dock. (Ha!)
The book cover doubles as a stand, so you can prop the iPad up in a few different ways. The keyboard dock hooks up with the iPad when it's in portrait mode, so you can type longer documents, charge, or both. The iPad will also support Apple's Bluetooth keyboards. The iPad's only really got one accessory port, and it takes an iPod dock connector. Apple's solution for this? Adapters! So many adapters. There's a Dock Connector to VGA adapter, a USB camera adapter (which gives you one plain USB connection, though it apparently only works for importing photos), a USB to SD adapter, and an included USB power adapter, which lets you charge by AC or USB. It's essentially just an iPhone charger with a bigger brick.
the Keyboard dock costs $70, the case costs $40, the SD/USB connection kit costs $30 and the VGA display adapter costs $30 (1024x768 only)
What It's Like to Use
It's hefty. Substantial. Easy to grip. Fast. Beautiful. Rigid. Starkly designed. The glass is a little rubbery but it could be my sweaty hands. And it's fasssstttt.
Our detailed impressions in our hands on, right here.
Price and Release Date
The iPad ships worldwide in 60 days, but only in Wi-Fi versions. The 3G version will be another 30 days after that. Here are the prices:
Without 3G:
• $499: 16GB • $599: 32GB • $699: 64GB
With 3G:
• $629: 16GB • $729: 32GB • $829: 64GB
Apple will ship all the iPads in 60 days—the end of March—to America, and just the Wi-Fi models internationally. It'll be another 30 days beyond that for 3G models to be available outside our shores; Apple says they're still working on carrier deals.
3G comes by way of AT&T, who's offering the service without contract, for $15 a month (250MB of data) or $30 a month (unlimited). That's why, unlike the iPhone, the iPad is actually cheaper off-contract.
• The #appleipad tag, which collects all of our coverage (oh, there's lots more) in one place.
And here's Apple's full press release:
Apple Launches iPad
A Magical & Revolutionary Device at an Unbelievable Price
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple® today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. iPad's responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch™ display lets users physically interact with applications and content. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds- thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for the iPad, and will run almost all of the over 140,000 apps in the App Store. iPad will be available in late March starting at the breakthrough price of just $499.
"iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
iPad features 12 next-generation Multi-Touch applications. Every app works in both portrait and landscape, automatically animating between views as the user rotates iPad in any direction. The precise Multi-Touch interface makes surfing the web on iPad an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. Reading and sending email is fun and easy on iPad's large screen and almost full-size "soft" keyboard. Import photos from a Mac®, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad's elegant slideshows. Watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD or flip through pages of an e-book you downloaded from Apple's new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.
iPad runs almost all of the over 140,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. The iTunes® Store gives you access to the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 11 million songs, over 50,000 TV episodes and over 8,000 films including over 2,000 in stunning high definition video. Apple also announced the new iBooks app for iPad, which includes Apple's new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device. The iBookstore will feature books from major and independent publishers.
Apple also introduced a new version of iWork® for iPad, the first desktop-class productivity suite designed specifically for Multi-Touch. With Pages®, Keynote® and Numbers® you can create beautifully formatted documents, stunning presentations with animations and transitions, and spreadsheets with charts, functions and formulas. The three apps will be available separately through the App Store for $9.99 each.
iPad syncs with iTunes just like the iPhone and iPod touch, using the standard Apple 30-pin to USB cable, so you can sync all of your contacts, photos, music, movies, TV shows, applications and more from your Mac or PC. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.
iPad's brilliant 9.7-inch, LED-backlit display features IPS technology to deliver crisp, clear images and consistent color with an ultra-wide 178 degree viewing angle. The highly precise, capacitive Multi-Touch display is amazingly accurate and responsive whether scrolling web pages or playing games. The intelligent soft keyboard pioneered on iPhone takes advantage of iPad's larger display to offer an almost full-size soft keyboard. iPad also connects to the new iPad Keyboard Dock with a full-size traditional keyboard.
iPad is powered by A4, Apple's next-generation system-on-a-chip. Designed by Apple, the new A4 chip provides exceptional processor and graphics performance along with long battery life of up to 10 hours.* Apple's advanced chemistry and Adaptive Charging technology deliver up to 1,000 charge cycles without a significant decrease in battery capacity over a typical five year lifespan.**
iPad comes in two versions-one with Wi-Fi and the other with both Wi-Fi and 3G. iPad includes the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi, and the 3G versions support speeds up to 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA networks. Apple and AT&T announced breakthrough 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad with easy, on-device activation and management.
Continuing Apple's dedication to designing and creating environmentally responsible products, each iPad enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy-efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. iPad contains no brominated flame retardants and is completely PVC-free.
Apple today released a new Software Development Kit (SDK) for iPad, so developers can create amazing new applications designed to take advantage of iPad's capabilities. The SDK includes a simulator that lets developers test and debug their iPad apps on a Mac, and also lets developers create Universal Applications that run on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in late March worldwide for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be available in April in the US and selected countries for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. International pricing and worldwide availability will be announced at a later date. iBookstore will be available in the US at launch.
*Apple tested wireless battery life by browsing web pages and receiving email over an AirPort® network, never letting the system go to sleep during the test, and keeping the display at half brightness. This is a typical scenario of use on the go, resulting in a battery performance number that is very relevant to mobile users.
**A properly maintained iPad battery is designed to retain 80 percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to 1,000 recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.
The new Sony-Ericsson Cedar mobile phone offers users an easy-to-use social networking experience with the Widget Manager 2.0 - an software application which allows users access social networking via the stand-by screen. In addition, the Sony-Ericsson Cedar phone also features the human curvature design that is now consistent across the Sony Ericsson mobile phone portfolio. 
runs on the Nokia’s S40 mobile operating system. You can access the favorite contacts immediately above the display, so that you can get in touch with them instantly. The favorite contacts will be listed horizontally and you call make call with just a click of a contact. Any updates from Facebook & Twitter w.r.t. to that contact will be displayed on the home screen itself. You can customize the home screen with dedicated widgets for the calendar, chat, email and organizer. You can also download themes, wallpapers, games, widgets from the Ovi store. You can personalize your contacts with ringtones, pictures and more. 
From the realm of sci-fi to Steve Jobs' stage: The 
• The screen: The tablet's multitouch screen measures in at 9.7 inches, meaning that it's got a significantly smaller footprint than the smallest MacBook, but a much larger screen than the iPhone. (That's 9.7 inches diagonal, from screen corner to screen corner.) The screen's resolution is a dense 1024 x 768.
It offers books in ePub format, and makes reading on a Kindle seem about as stodgy as, you know, paper. To be clear, though, this is just Apple's solution—unless they're explicitly banned from the iPad, you should be able to download your Kindle app as well.
