We’ve blogged about the SE W880i before, back when it was just an initial rumor and when new pictures were set loose on the web. Well guess what! It just got approved by the FCC! When handsets are approved, useful documentation (like user manuals and etc) usually appear on the FCC site, but there isn’t much of anything there this time, which begs the question: What makes the W880i so special? We know that basic specs include a 1.8″ QVGA display, 2 megapixel camera, Memory Stick Micro support and Java MIDP 2.0 capability, but why the FCC decided not to post anything additional is beyond us. The super-slim walkman phone will be available soon so hopefully we’ll be able to answer all our questions then. When exactly it will be available and for how much is still up in the air. Stay tuned for updates.
[ Cellphone Rumor Update2: FCC approves SE W880i Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Sanyo’s W51SA TV Phone is joining the KDDi family. Featuring a high quality 2.6 inch IPS LCD for crisp TV, video and photo imaging, this handset also has a sliding form factor. The W51SA has 1GB of internal storage, giving you up to 5 hours of video recordings. It is compatible with the LISMO service and features an FM transmitter so you can play your phone’s music through your car stereo. This handset is available in Glass green, ivory white or modern black and only through KDDi in Japan. Pricing has yet to be announced.
[ Cellphone: Sanyo W51SA TV Phone for KDDi Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
The FCC has recently approved another Pocket PC phone in the form of the Inventec Iris which boasts of a sliding QWERTY keyboard, WiFi and bluetooth connectivity, GSM network support, and a barcode reader. Early images also show a windows mobile key on the front face of the unit. What with the industrial standard barcode reader, whether this handset will see use in the residential commercial sector is up to the user.
[ PocketPC/Cellphone: Inventec Iris Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Another addition to the Japanese mobile phone market is the Hitachi W51H which, according to SlashPhone,boasts of Hitachi’s proprietary LCD technology called IPS instead of general TFT. The difference between them is that with the IPS “a horizontal electric field causes liquid crystal molecules to rotate in a plane parallel to the TFT substrate,” That certainly means nothing but a clearer and better screen resolution, improved color reproduction, wider viewing angle and faster gray to gray response time.
[ Cell Phone: Hitachi W51H with High-Res LCD Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Casio has unveiled its newest model to the Japanese public, the W51CA, wich is available via the carrier KDDI. It showcases a digital TV tuner equipped with a battery that can last up to almost 6 hours of continous TV viewing and 2.6 inch QVGA colorscreen. Other impressive features include a 2.0 megapixel camera with Image Stabilizer, a FeliCa payment chip, LISMO music service and an english word and pronunciation dictionary. Not bad, eh? It also doesn’t hurt that it does look good on the outside, coming in 3 colors,Bloom Pink, Cashmere White, and Satin Dark. Basic specifications: Size weight - Approximately width 50× height 105× thickness 22mm (most thick section 25mm) Time- approximately 135g… of foldingElectric battery containing Electric battery duration - Continuation å¾… receiving; Approximately 300 hour…When folding, continual telephone call; Approximately 250 minutes Charge time - Approximately 140 minutes Display Main - Approximately 2.6 inch wide QVGA (240×400 dot), maximum of 260,000 color, IPS liquid crystal Sub - Approximately 0.9 inches (96×64 dot), white organic EL Photo functions: Camera picture prime Effective picture prime 2,070,000 pixel Record size Wide (1600×960), UXGA (1600×1200), SXGA (1280×960), VGA (640×480), wide wallpaper (240×400), wallpaper (240×320), k tie (120×160) Zoom function Digital 10 times (25 stages) Photographing function - The hand blurring reduction setting, automatic focusing, connected copying photographing, best shot and business shot In addition Self-timer and photographing light/write, Exif Print and Print Image Matching III Movie function: Record size - QVGA size (320×240), L size (176×144), M size (128×96), S size (96×80) Video recording time - In case of maximum approximately 120 minutes & QVGA size, at the time of microSDâ„¢ memory card insertion Zoom function - Digital 3.2 times (18 stages) Acoustic function: Sound source - Maximum of 128 chords Speaker - Stereo In addition - SD-Audio and BGM playback Memory: Data folder - Largest approximately 30MB (BREW® folder and joint ownership) Mail - E-mail; Reception mail maximum of 1,000 cases and transmission mail maximum of 500 cases C mail - Reception mail maximum of 500 cases and transmission mail maximum of 300 cases Address - register 700 cases (each 3 electric turns 3 mail addresses) Schedule - 300 cases Message - audio memo Message memo; 20 second ×4 case, audio memo; 20 second ×4 case External memory MicroSDâ„¢ memory card correspondence of marketing Additional specifications: Correspondence service - EZ “arrival [u] it is the full ®â€?, EZ “arrival [u] it is the ®â€? and the EZ waiting [u] it is, EZ FM and the EZ channel plus, EZ television ([wansegu]), EZ Nabi walk, EZ suicide seat Nabi and relieved Nabi, the EZ news flash, EZ FeliCa, EZ k tie arrangement and the EZ book, EZ application (BREW®), the decoration mail, Hello Messenger and GLOBAL EXPERT In addition - The PC sight viewer, infrared ray communication, bar-code, the remote automatic lock and bilingual function, the can it is it is mode and pair function, hugely letter and data signaling rate 2.4Mbps, Japanese input system “ATOK for au+AI presumption conversion APOTâ€?, W scene setting, high sound quality stereo earphone attachment and USB cradle charge stand attachment etc.
[ Casio Unveils W51CA in Japan via KDDI Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Ron Garriques, Motorola’s President for Mobile Device Business, has inadvertantly announced, through his presentation to investors last week, that Motorola will be launching 3G updates of two of their latest handsets, the KRZR and the RIZR. The 3G version of the KRZR, dubbed the K3 and the 3G RIZR, designated the Z8, were revealed in said presentation. Additionally, a GSM/EDGE version of the Motorola Q, as well as a 2nd generation model, the Q2 which will come in HSDPA and EV-DO versions, are still in the works and will be announced at the 3GSM event next month. There was mention of the Motorola SCPL (Scalpel), which has been earning buzz for a year now, in the same presentation, and that it will be joining the broadband (3G or WiMax) family of handsets. More updates as things progress.
[ 3G updates to KRZR and RIZR and others Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Ever wished your phone to have a signature scent like you, perhaps? Looks like this wish has benn granted as Sony Ericsson, via the NTT DoCoMo network has released the SO703i which comes with scented sheets that can be replaced by chnaging the cover panel. What’s more, there are 9 scents to choose from so your phone can have a new scent every day or for every occassion. it’s only available in Japan, though.
[ Sony Ericsson SO703i: Scented Mobile Phone Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Impatient prospective buyers can’t seem to wait to get their hands on the dual-hinged Samsung SCH-U740. They have no choice in the matter however as it seems that the folks at Samsung can’t decide on a released ate as of yet. Leaked photos will have to tide the unruly mob over until then. Aside from the dual-hinged form factor, the SCH-U740 will come with a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a 176×220 pixel display, with microSD expansion slot and bluetooth connectivity. Although the dual-hinged design Samsung SCH-U740 cant seems to get a release date, someone has sent a few couples of photo shots to engadgetmobile. The Samsung SCH-U740 comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, 176 x 220 screen resolution, bluetooth and microSD card slot.
[ Cellphone Rumor: Samsung SCH-U740 Photo Leaks Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Tired of getting your your handsets scratched from accidental bumps or falls? Not willing to get a bulky protective casing for it? Well, in the near future, you might not need to. Nokia of Finland are experimenting on a way to give their phone casings a little more protection by coating their phones with a diamond-like substance created with graphite plasma. An electric current is fed through coal graphite, which creates plasma. This plasma is then directed towards the casing to be, well, encased via high-voltage elctrodes. The plasma penetrates the plastic surface and bonds with it to form a diamond-like coating just shy of 100 nanometers thick. The coating is both durable and anti-static, repelling dust and dirt. What’s more, if and when the owner decides to throw the phone away, the thin coating is biodegradable. Apple have also been working on a technique to further protect their phones by extruding a Zirconia ceramic into the phone’s case shape instead of coating a plastic case. According to available documentation from Apple, the coating does not affect reception.
[ Future Phones to be Protected in Diamond-like casing Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
Motorola recently introduced the MOTORAZRmaxx V6 Ferrari Challenge Mobile Phone Limited Edition, the perfect merger between Ferrari style and Motorola tech. The MOTORAZRmaxx V6 is unique. Elegantly designed, this handset has 3.6 MBps HSDPA capability, and has exclusive features like the Ferrari emblem on the exterior glass, the roar of the Ferrari F1 8 cylinder engine as you turn the unit on and off, images of the F430 engine on the mini external display, as well as the image of the Ferrari emblem on a grey Ferrari on the main internal display. In addition to 30 pictures showing Ferrari F430 and Ferrari Challeng Trofeo Pirelli USA included on board, the handset also comes with a soft, handcrafted carry case in Ferrari-red leather. The MOTORAZRmaxx V6 Ferrari Challenge Mobile Phone has a 2 megapixel camera, a microSD memory card expansion slot, an onboard music player with external touch controls, is capable of browsing the Internet and downloading content at high speeds, and is capable of doing much more from inside its casing of a mix of metal and tempered glass. This limited edition handset will be available in the five continents starting January 29, 2007, from Ferrari Stores and all major Motorola dealers, for an SRP of €490.00.
[ Motorola MOTORAZRmaxx V6 Ferrari Challenge Mobile Phone Via Sonicdigitals Blogs ]
