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iPhone Jailbreak Relevant Until 2010

It appears that iPhone jailbreak and unlock methods will continue to be a popular up until 2010 in the U.S. AT&T will be enjoying a longer iPhone exclusivity thanks to the new $199 pricing of the iPhone 3G, which may have forced Apple to extend AT&T’s contract. That would mean, AT&T would benefit from at least two more iPhone iterations and no one can stop them but the iPhone unlockers/jailbreakers.

New UMPC powered by Vista by Medion

Author: Verа Kozlova Source: Only UMPC Translation by: Anja Rytchkova

At CES 2007 show Medion has unveiled its new ultra mobile PC MD RIM 1000. This is one of the first models with Origami Experience interface introduced by Microsoft. I’d note that UMPC of the last year featured similar form and dimensions and now everything is getting different. For example, the UMPC by Medion is equipped with a 6.5” display. It is peculiar for variety of input methods – the stylus or the finger with the touchscreen or the keyboard. The release is set for the end of January. Most likely we’ll see the device under different brands, as it is released on the OEM-basis.

The specs of Medion UMPC:

• Operating system - Microsoft Windows Vista
• Display - 6.5” 800x480 pixels
• CPU - VIA C7-M 770
• Chipset - VX700
• 512/768 MB DDR2 RAM
• HDD 30 GB
• VGA-camera
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0
• Slot for SD/SDIO/MMC cards
• VGA-out, USB 2.0 x 2, connector for the headphones and the microphone
• Optionally - GPS, TV-tuner, TPM
• Dimensions – 190x120.8x28.3 mm
• Weight - 720 g
• Battery life on a single charge - 4 - 5 hours

Garmin’s Nuvifone delayed yet again

Garmin’s upcoming Nuvifone, sporting a large touchscreen, and intergrated GPS, was originally slated for release in the second half of this year. However, that is no longer the case, as it has been revealed that it has once again been delayed, this time, it’s been put back until the first half of next year. It seems that the reason isn’t just related to hardware, or software, but rather agreements with network operators.

Sony Ericsson C902 James Bond edition

Keeping Bond connected in his latest mission, The Quantum of Solace, is the Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-shot phone. This limited edition phone will be available for a limited period and comes with a memory card loaded with a host of 007 content. The content includes a spy-style game, full color trailer of the film, behind-the-scenes interviews with the stars and exclusive content such as wallpapers and screen savers.

New photos of Nokia E61i smartphone

Author: Verа Kozlova Source: Howard Forums Translation by: Anja Rytchkova

In the Internet you can come across the photos of a new Nokia smartphone. It is supposed to be the very Nokia E61i, which is about to be launched. According to the rumors, this is a version of the business smartphone E61, but equipped with the camera.

Taking into account the FCC approval of the E65 smartphone and frequent info leakage, the release of the new business series models by Nokia is approaching.

FOMA N703iμ – new slim record

Author: Serge Novikov Translation by: Anja Rytchkova

Today Japan’s mobile service provider NTT DoCoMo has introduced its new mobile phone lineup of the 7-series. These inexpensive, but stylish phones will be released under 703 index, with FOMA N703iμ by NEC in it. The phone is peculiar for its thickness – just 11.4 mm, the current record for W-CDMA 3G phones.

The phone has an external LED indicator in the top part, which is a good alternative to an external display. Besides there is an SD audio player and quick access (“8” button) to hide info function, which protect info from unwanted looks by reducing viewing angles.

The short technical specs of the FOMA N703iμ:

• Dimensions: 103x49x11.4 mm
• Weight: 90 g
• Main display: 2.3”, 240x345 pixels, TFT, 260K colors
• External display: LED matrix (7x7)
• External memory: microSD storage cards
• External camera: 1.3-megapixel, CMOS
• Internal camera: VGA, CMOS

Panasonic P703iμ – another slimmest 3G phone

Author: Serge Novikov Translation by: Anja Rytchkova

Another FOMA phone of the 703-series has been introduced by NTT DoCoMo – the P703iμ by Panasonic. Like the N703iμ it is the slimmest W-CDMA clamshell phone (11.4 mm).

The filling of the P703iμ (screen savers, melodies, menu design) was designed by the London designer’s group TOMATO. The shell is made of stainless steel, so the phone looks luxurious.

The short technical specs of the FOMA P703iμ:

• Dimensions: 103x49x11.4 mm
• Weight: 98 g
• Main display: 2.2”, 240x320 pixels, TFT, 260K colors
• External display: some 0.4” diagonal, 56x12 pixels, monochrome (STN)
• External memory: microSD storage cards
• External camera: 1.3-megapixel, CMOS
• Internal camera: 110 kpixel, CMOS
• SD audio player.

LG KE770: a GSM version of the Shine phone

Author: Serge Novikov Translation by: Anja Rytchkova

One of the phones by LG Electronics awarded IF Design prize was a GSM model of LG KE770 phone. It isn’t yet officially announced. The shell is made of metal and the phone is made as the classical candy bar.

Earlier the company has announced another metallic phone, but in the slider form for the Korean market, it was called the Shine. Taking into account that LG likes to give names to the series of products (for example, the Chocolate), the new model seems to be promoted under the same name – “Shine”. LG KE770 has blue backlight and its display can be used as the mirror. The phone is said to support Microsoft Office and PDF files.

Sony to release CompactFlash

Author: Verа Kozlova Translation by: Anja Rytchkova

Sony has unexpectedly announced it entered the CompactFlash cards market. The first series will soon be unveiled. Thus the company is trying to meet the demand for high-speed and productive storage cards for digital SLR cameras.

The first Sony CompactFlash cards are to come out in spring. They comply with CompactFlash Type I format. The line consists of 66x and 133 x and 1-4 GB cards. They will be introduced as the part of the ecosystem of Sony α100 D-SLR.

KDDI W51T – a 3-megaixel camera and a rotating display

Author: Klimov Oleg Translation by: Anja Rytchkova

Here comes another product by the Japanese operator produced by Toshiba. KDDI W51T is a stylish clamshell with the rotating display, which enables you to snap and view photos more comfortably. Besides there is a 3-megapixel camera.

Its internal display has a 2.6” diagonal, QVGA resolution, 262K colors. The external OLED display is a monochrome one, 96x39 pixels, 0.8” diagonal. It is designed to display service info, for example, on the network signal level and incoming SMS. There is an expansion slot for microSD cards.

Measuring 51x103x21 mm it weighs 142 g. Battery life in CDMA 1X networks makes up about 290 hours standby and 220 minutes in the talk mode. The model is available in 3 color solutions.