I like the products, I don't like the event.
What's impressive
I like the devices. I am disappointed that the tablet doesn't have a stylus, but HP is clearly going for the media player space, and it's a worthy competitor there. The Android tablets and PlayBook start to look kind of weak in comparison.
I like the idea of a smaller smartphone. It's something Apple should have done with iPhone. (It did the same thing very successfully with iPod; why not iPhone?)
I like the integration between the phones and tablets. That's a smart move. The more HP can make this a competition of product families, the more of a disadvantage the Android cloners will be at.
I like the apparent attention to detail in all of the products. As you'd expect from a team headed by a former Apple guy, HP/Palm understands hardware-software integration and how to make a product feel good to use. Even if you never buy one of the HP products, you'll benefit from what it's doing because HP is challenging everyone else in the industry to step up their design and integration skills. Samsung and Lenovo, take note.
And I love the idea of putting this same OS on personal computers. It's bold, it's scary, it's...uh, it makes HP look a lot like Apple. Maybe instead of "Think Beyond" they should have called the event "Think Similar."
And how ironic that HP is moving toward having its own OS just as Nokia is moving toward (reportedly) running someone else's.
What's not impressive
I disagree strongly with the timing and content of the announcement. I am not talking about the length of it. Yeah, they went too long, but it's not a big deal in the ultimate scheme of things. I think there's a much deeper problem here. Good marketing is like a fan dance -- you don't reveal as much as people think you do, and you always leave them wanting a bit more. HP built up the expectation that its new products would be available immediately, and then announced stuff that will ship sometime in summer, if not later. We don't even know prices yet. This gives competitors a huge amount of time to react, and more importantly the products themselves are going to seem old by the time they ship.
This isn't a fatal mistake, but I think it would have been far more effective if HP had discussed the products only in a "secret" event for developers. The news still would have leaked, but rather than being disappointed we would have been tantalized and eager to hear more in the months to come.
HP may be developing products more like Apple, but it's still marketing like HP.
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Left the beta version of webOS 2.0 SDK
The company Of palm declared about the release of the beta version of packet for developing the applications (SDK) for the operating system of webOS 2.0. In newest OS, and also in SDK appeared a number of new functions for the users, and also the possibilities for the developers. According to Palm, version 2.0 is the largest renovation in entire lifetime of this operating system. Developers already can load the beta version of webOS 2.0 SDK through SDK Of early Of access Of program. But very operating system of webOS 2.0 will leave somewhat later, notes Palm.
New into webOS 2.0 and SDK:
* “Present [mnogozadachnost]” with the function Of stacks - group of the connected applications, intuitive- intelligible switching between them and so on.
* Just Of type - new name of universal search, function permits implementation of a search on the mobile device, including in the applications, and for on-line.
* Exhibition - application, which is started only with the connection to the battery charger Of touchstone Of charging Of dock, can show [slaydshou] of images, given from the planner and so on. Application will be improved and it will obtain more than possibilities.
* Synergy - integration of the telephone book with [akkauntami] Of facebook, Google, Microsoft Of exchange, LinkedIn and Yahoo! , the joint survey of calendars from different sources and the association of different communications from one contact in the form of chat room - it is accessible for the developers. They can create the [kastomizirovannye] lists of contacts, IM services and the event of calendar for their applications.
* Support of the tool Of node.js for the creation [po] to JavaScript
* Use of webOS Plug- in Of development Of kit (PDK) for creating the applications on C/C++.
New into webOS 2.0 and SDK:
* “Present [mnogozadachnost]” with the function Of stacks - group of the connected applications, intuitive- intelligible switching between them and so on.
* Just Of type - new name of universal search, function permits implementation of a search on the mobile device, including in the applications, and for on-line.
* Exhibition - application, which is started only with the connection to the battery charger Of touchstone Of charging Of dock, can show [slaydshou] of images, given from the planner and so on. Application will be improved and it will obtain more than possibilities.
* Synergy - integration of the telephone book with [akkauntami] Of facebook, Google, Microsoft Of exchange, LinkedIn and Yahoo! , the joint survey of calendars from different sources and the association of different communications from one contact in the form of chat room - it is accessible for the developers. They can create the [kastomizirovannye] lists of contacts, IM services and the event of calendar for their applications.
* Support of the tool Of node.js for the creation [po] to JavaScript
* Use of webOS Plug- in Of development Of kit (PDK) for creating the applications on C/C++.
HP webOS Tablet Release Date – Early Next Year
Yesterday, HP had an earnings call in which they discussed the companies financial details for the last quarter. For some, that's not particularly interesting. However, in that call someone asked about the arrival of a tablet from HP.
The actual question asked was more in line with the launch of the iPad and it's effect on sales of netbooks. The response basically said a webOS based product was being launched early in 2011.
No official name was provided although Pre Central puts it's bets on the PalmPad. We'll keep an eye again on this one as it's been a long road with the initial announcement at the start of this year of the HP Slate, then a webOS tablet then an Android tablet, back to a Windows Tablet and now a webOS tablet again. We lose track!
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The actual question asked was more in line with the launch of the iPad and it's effect on sales of netbooks. The response basically said a webOS based product was being launched early in 2011.
No official name was provided although Pre Central puts it's bets on the PalmPad. We'll keep an eye again on this one as it's been a long road with the initial announcement at the start of this year of the HP Slate, then a webOS tablet then an Android tablet, back to a Windows Tablet and now a webOS tablet again. We lose track!
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Savi Technology Names William Maggs as New Chief Technology Officer to Further Catalyze Wireless Supply Chain Solutions
Maggs Brings to Savi a Deep History of Technology Expertise from Palm, Sony Ericsson and Motorola.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company and leading provider of low-power wireless solutions to manage supply chains and smart assets, today announced that William Maggs will join the leadership team in the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Maggs, who also becomes Savi Technology's Senior Vice President (SVP)-Technology Operations, formerly was CTO at Palm, Inc., and worked at mobile handset companies Motorola and Sony Ericsson in Advanced Technology and ecosystem development roles.
In his role as CTO and SVP at Savi Technology, Maggs will be the chief catalyst for innovation as well as the focal point for all technology operations throughout the global company, including the design, development and delivery of wireless products and complete software solutions in public sector and commercial markets. Maggs also oversees the Savi Technology Innovation Lab and operations involving product manufacturing, supply chain management and supplier relationships.
"With his technical and executive experience at some of the world's most cutting-edge technology companies, Bill is uniquely qualified to advance Savi Technology's wireless solutions for supply chains and beyond," said David Stephens, Savi Technology's Chief Executive Officer. "At a time when Savi Technology is expanding into new markets and applications, Bill brings a rare combination of market vision and technical expertise in hardware, software and broad customer experience."
"As the proven leader in wireless tracking solutions, Savi Technology is at a tipping point for more broad adoption across markets and applications – I want to be a big part of that," said Maggs. "Savi Technology's SmartChain® suite, tied to low-power wireless sensor networks, has enormous potential for transforming the productivity of supply chains, mobile assets and other applications to monitor environmental conditions."
Prior to joining Savi Technology, Maggs headed Developer and Partner programs at Sony Ericsson in Redwood City, CA, in charge of a North America-based team of engineers, product managers and business developers that built services, tools and programs around the company's Android-based portfolio.
He previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Palm, Inc. during its high-growth period, including an IPO and large increase in product lines, staff and mission. At Palm, he oversaw advanced Research and Development in system software, chips, display and other hardware and software. He was also a Director of Technology at Motorola, working in the company's mobile device business; Chief Network Officer at Inktomi; and, Distinguished Technical Staff, at MCI Internet Engineering.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Savi Technology is a leading provider of a new class of Smart Asset Management solutions and services for public sector and commercial supply chains worldwide. Savi SmartChain® enterprise-level software leverages low-power wireless sensor networks for real-time information to enhance balance sheets by optimizing the operational management, effectiveness, security, and profitable return of assets either in-transit or at rest. SmartChain turns data from all types of Automatic Identification and Data Capture technologies, including DASH7 Radio Frequency Identification, into actionable information that is valued from the physical edge of operations to the board room. For more information, visit www.savi.com.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 136,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2009 sales of $44.5 billion.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company and leading provider of low-power wireless solutions to manage supply chains and smart assets, today announced that William Maggs will join the leadership team in the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Maggs, who also becomes Savi Technology's Senior Vice President (SVP)-Technology Operations, formerly was CTO at Palm, Inc., and worked at mobile handset companies Motorola and Sony Ericsson in Advanced Technology and ecosystem development roles.
In his role as CTO and SVP at Savi Technology, Maggs will be the chief catalyst for innovation as well as the focal point for all technology operations throughout the global company, including the design, development and delivery of wireless products and complete software solutions in public sector and commercial markets. Maggs also oversees the Savi Technology Innovation Lab and operations involving product manufacturing, supply chain management and supplier relationships.
"With his technical and executive experience at some of the world's most cutting-edge technology companies, Bill is uniquely qualified to advance Savi Technology's wireless solutions for supply chains and beyond," said David Stephens, Savi Technology's Chief Executive Officer. "At a time when Savi Technology is expanding into new markets and applications, Bill brings a rare combination of market vision and technical expertise in hardware, software and broad customer experience."
"As the proven leader in wireless tracking solutions, Savi Technology is at a tipping point for more broad adoption across markets and applications – I want to be a big part of that," said Maggs. "Savi Technology's SmartChain® suite, tied to low-power wireless sensor networks, has enormous potential for transforming the productivity of supply chains, mobile assets and other applications to monitor environmental conditions."
Prior to joining Savi Technology, Maggs headed Developer and Partner programs at Sony Ericsson in Redwood City, CA, in charge of a North America-based team of engineers, product managers and business developers that built services, tools and programs around the company's Android-based portfolio.
He previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Palm, Inc. during its high-growth period, including an IPO and large increase in product lines, staff and mission. At Palm, he oversaw advanced Research and Development in system software, chips, display and other hardware and software. He was also a Director of Technology at Motorola, working in the company's mobile device business; Chief Network Officer at Inktomi; and, Distinguished Technical Staff, at MCI Internet Engineering.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Savi Technology is a leading provider of a new class of Smart Asset Management solutions and services for public sector and commercial supply chains worldwide. Savi SmartChain® enterprise-level software leverages low-power wireless sensor networks for real-time information to enhance balance sheets by optimizing the operational management, effectiveness, security, and profitable return of assets either in-transit or at rest. SmartChain turns data from all types of Automatic Identification and Data Capture technologies, including DASH7 Radio Frequency Identification, into actionable information that is valued from the physical edge of operations to the board room. For more information, visit www.savi.com.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 136,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2009 sales of $44.5 billion.
Plane-table HP from webOS will appear in first quarter 2011?
After the company Of hewlett-Packard acquired the company Of palm a basic question it became the problem of the use of an operating system of webOS. Soon it became officially known about that which is planned to use it in a whole series of devices, including even printers. Somewhat more lately appeared unofficial information about the fact that NR prepares [smartfon] with this OS, which will appear at the beginning of the following year. But about the plane-tables with this [operatsionkoy] it communicated nothing more precise, than simple rumors, that like in them it will also be. Now, according to the data Of engadget, became known not only that will actually be, but also when precisely.
As this resource reports, from the reliable sources it became known that the management of company reported to executives about the fact that the plane-table under the brand NR and with OS of webOS will be released somewhere in the first quarter of 2011. Vice President Personal Systems Of group Todd To [bredli] (Todd Of bradley) at the meeting reported that the plane-table is developed within the framework the project Of hurricane. There will be the same name and of plane-table itself - it is not clear. Also it is not clear, when announcement takes place and what specifications this device can possess. Apparently, information about this will appear nearer by 2011.
As this resource reports, from the reliable sources it became known that the management of company reported to executives about the fact that the plane-table under the brand NR and with OS of webOS will be released somewhere in the first quarter of 2011. Vice President Personal Systems Of group Todd To [bredli] (Todd Of bradley) at the meeting reported that the plane-table is developed within the framework the project Of hurricane. There will be the same name and of plane-table itself - it is not clear. Also it is not clear, when announcement takes place and what specifications this device can possess. Apparently, information about this will appear nearer by 2011.
HP-Palm Of c40: new [smartfon] with the support of networks 4G? [
The recently sold TO HP company Of palm, in all likelihood, plans to continue the production of mobile devices on the basis of its operating system of webOS. In the network appeared the information about the model HP Of c40 (Palm Of c40) under control of webOS 2.0. Promising on the images, this is vertical slider with the sensory screen and QWERTY by keyboard. Apparatus is sufficiently functional: it is built on 1- GHz you [chipsete] Qualcomm Of snapdragon, is equipped 4,3- one inch [tachskrinom] with the permission 480 x of 800 points and 5 or 8-[Mp] by camera with the support of the record by video 720p.
Furthermore, [smartfon] is equipped with the large capacity of built-in storage - 32 Gb, volume RAM is 512 mb.; also there is a slot for the maps of the memory of the size of microSD. Palm Of c40 will leave into sale to the USA in the operator Of sprint, and, as it communicates, it will support its network 4G. Standard is not refined, most likely, this WiMax, but there is the probability that LTE. As the periods of the production of this device they are mentioned the third- fourth quarter of this year. Thus far not clearly, how this a information is reliable: HP, Palm or its Sprint did not thus far confirm.
Furthermore, [smartfon] is equipped with the large capacity of built-in storage - 32 Gb, volume RAM is 512 mb.; also there is a slot for the maps of the memory of the size of microSD. Palm Of c40 will leave into sale to the USA in the operator Of sprint, and, as it communicates, it will support its network 4G. Standard is not refined, most likely, this WiMax, but there is the probability that LTE. As the periods of the production of this device they are mentioned the third- fourth quarter of this year. Thus far not clearly, how this a information is reliable: HP, Palm or its Sprint did not thus far confirm.
Quick thoughts on Palm and HP
It could have been worse. A lot worse.
Many of the companies rumored to be looking at Palm would have bought it mostly for the patents or the brand, and tossed aside everything else. But I think there's a good chance that HP bought the company to keep running it. HP has a long history of activity in the mobile devices market, but hasn't had a lot of knockout success there lately, other than in notebook computers. Palm makes it a player again, or at least potentially a player.
The press release makes it sound like HP was especially interested in the software side of Palm rather than the hardware. WebOS was mentioned six times (compared to one mention of Pre), and Todd Bradley, EVP of the Personal Systems group at HP, was quoted in the press release as saying, "Palm's innovative operating system provides an ideal platform to expand HP’s mobility strategy and create a unique HP experience spanning multiple mobile connected devices."
Sure sounds to me like they're planning to deploy the OS across different classes of devices. And tablets were reportedly mentioned specifically in the press conference after the deal was announced.
So overall, I think Palm users and developers should feel good about the deal. Obviously, everything will depend on execution. But at least the company's not being immediately dismantled, which could easily have happened.
Here are some other thoughts on the deal:
Upside for Palm device sales. With HP's huge sales infrastructure, the Pre can move quickly into a lot of interesting places Palm couldn't easily reach -- especially corporate sales, more international markets, and more operator deals.
Ominous news for Microsoft. Between the gains for Android and the Apple-driven trend toward mobile companies owning their own platforms, the market space for Microsoft's mobile software continues to shrink. But more important than that, HP is the number one Windows vendor, and it now owns its own operating system. That's not an immediate crisis for Microsoft, but it should keep someone there awake at night.
Can the old dog HP learn new tricks? Historically, HP has been pretty close to inept in two areas that Palm knows how to run: Managing a consumer developer community, and creating a great user experience by combining hardware and software. If HP is wise, it will keep the Palm teams intact and let them gradually spread those skills to the rest of the company. On the other hand, if HP tries to "help" the Palm folks execute, it will almost certainly drown them in process and bureaucracy.
What is HP's goal in personal systems? The thing that surprises me most about the Palm purchase is that the rumor mill in Silicon Valley said HP was moving away from differentiation in PCs. The company has laid off many of the Apple refugees who had come in to help run the PC business, and the quirky advertising seems to have faded into the background. Supposedly, HP was much more interested in emulating Acer than Apple in PCs. But the Palm deal positions HP as a much more direct competitor to Apple.
Maybe HP sees mobile as a different marketplace, where investment and innovation can pay off better.
PS: I won't even get into the irony of former Palm CEO Todd Bradley now controlling the company again. Let's just say Silicon Valley is a very small place.
Many of the companies rumored to be looking at Palm would have bought it mostly for the patents or the brand, and tossed aside everything else. But I think there's a good chance that HP bought the company to keep running it. HP has a long history of activity in the mobile devices market, but hasn't had a lot of knockout success there lately, other than in notebook computers. Palm makes it a player again, or at least potentially a player.
The press release makes it sound like HP was especially interested in the software side of Palm rather than the hardware. WebOS was mentioned six times (compared to one mention of Pre), and Todd Bradley, EVP of the Personal Systems group at HP, was quoted in the press release as saying, "Palm's innovative operating system provides an ideal platform to expand HP’s mobility strategy and create a unique HP experience spanning multiple mobile connected devices."
Sure sounds to me like they're planning to deploy the OS across different classes of devices. And tablets were reportedly mentioned specifically in the press conference after the deal was announced.
So overall, I think Palm users and developers should feel good about the deal. Obviously, everything will depend on execution. But at least the company's not being immediately dismantled, which could easily have happened.
Here are some other thoughts on the deal:
Upside for Palm device sales. With HP's huge sales infrastructure, the Pre can move quickly into a lot of interesting places Palm couldn't easily reach -- especially corporate sales, more international markets, and more operator deals.
Ominous news for Microsoft. Between the gains for Android and the Apple-driven trend toward mobile companies owning their own platforms, the market space for Microsoft's mobile software continues to shrink. But more important than that, HP is the number one Windows vendor, and it now owns its own operating system. That's not an immediate crisis for Microsoft, but it should keep someone there awake at night.
Can the old dog HP learn new tricks? Historically, HP has been pretty close to inept in two areas that Palm knows how to run: Managing a consumer developer community, and creating a great user experience by combining hardware and software. If HP is wise, it will keep the Palm teams intact and let them gradually spread those skills to the rest of the company. On the other hand, if HP tries to "help" the Palm folks execute, it will almost certainly drown them in process and bureaucracy.
What is HP's goal in personal systems? The thing that surprises me most about the Palm purchase is that the rumor mill in Silicon Valley said HP was moving away from differentiation in PCs. The company has laid off many of the Apple refugees who had come in to help run the PC business, and the quirky advertising seems to have faded into the background. Supposedly, HP was much more interested in emulating Acer than Apple in PCs. But the Palm deal positions HP as a much more direct competitor to Apple.
Maybe HP sees mobile as a different marketplace, where investment and innovation can pay off better.
PS: I won't even get into the irony of former Palm CEO Todd Bradley now controlling the company again. Let's just say Silicon Valley is a very small place.
Palm's AT&T launch pushed back to summer?
Palm is not exactly in te best of financial situations considering their flagship device, the Pre, failed to become a national phenomenon as they had hoped. However, a ray of hope came for the company when talks about bringing the devices to AT&T arose. The Pre and Pixi were in fact rumored to be hitting AT&T as early as next month but that may have been halted.Reports have arose that say AT&T
Palm webOS Now Arriving On Your Phone via Over-the-Air Update
The latest update to Palm webOS is now arriving on your phone via an over-the-air update. The update is now available for customers on the Sprint network in the US and on the O2 UK, O2 DE, O2 Ireland, and Movistar networks in Europe. The update has been released for customers using the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus on Verizon Wireless. The update is expected to be available for Palm webOS
Sprint Sells Palm Pixi For Just $49.99
Sprint has announced a new price for the Palm Pixi webOS smartphone. The handset is now sold for just $49.99 with a 2-year contract agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate. In case you’ve forgotten, the phone offers a 2.63-inch 320 x 400 touchscreen display, a 2MP fixed-focus camera with LED flash, a full QWERTY keyboard, a web browser, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and supports EVDO Rev. A
Bell Canada launching the Palm Pre on August 27
It didn’t happen in June, and neither in July, but it will definitely happen this month: Bell Mobility and Palm have just announced the release of Palm Pre across Canada, starting August 27.The long-awaited webOS smartphone will cost $199.95 with a 3-yr agreement, or $599.95 free of contract (a minimum 500 MB data plan is required).As you can see, the pricing is similar to Sprint’s offering in
IM for Skype Now Available for Palm Pre
IM+ for Skype has long been a best-seller for the BlackBerry and iPhone. It allows for voice and text communication with other Skype users, all from the convenience of your handheld device. You can use it to see who’s online, make cost-effective calls, and much, much more. A very powerful app indeed.
This morning, I was tipped to the fact that IM+ for Skype is now available for the Palm Pre! That’s right, this latest version of IM+ brings all of the Skype mobile messaging goodness you can handle to webOS. Awesome
This morning, I was tipped to the fact that IM+ for Skype is now available for the Palm Pre! That’s right, this latest version of IM+ brings all of the Skype mobile messaging goodness you can handle to webOS. Awesome.
Priced at $9.99, it’s well worth it if you need to do a lot of ’skyping’ while on-the-go… and a free 10-day trial is also available. Gotta love the ‘try before you buy’. For more information you can head over to the developers at Shape Services.
This morning, I was tipped to the fact that IM+ for Skype is now available for the Palm Pre! That’s right, this latest version of IM+ brings all of the Skype mobile messaging goodness you can handle to webOS. Awesome
This morning, I was tipped to the fact that IM+ for Skype is now available for the Palm Pre! That’s right, this latest version of IM+ brings all of the Skype mobile messaging goodness you can handle to webOS. Awesome.
Priced at $9.99, it’s well worth it if you need to do a lot of ’skyping’ while on-the-go… and a free 10-day trial is also available. Gotta love the ‘try before you buy’. For more information you can head over to the developers at Shape Services.
Palm Treo 700 windows mobile
The Palm Treo 700wx smartphones deliver everything you need without compromise. They combine a smarter phone with broadband-like speeds2, wireless email3, including Windows Mobile Direct Push Technology4,and rich-media capabilities, all in one—bringing Palm's world-class ease of use to the Windows Mobile platform.
Connect with people in multiple ways—by voice, email or SMS. Your contacts are always reachable, from any application. Access email, the web and corporate networks on one of the fastest networks available in the U.S.2, 3 Or relax and play your favourite music and videos right on your device. With these easy-to-use productivity devices in hand, you can stay connected3 on your terms.
Product specifications.
* Operating System
* Windows Mobile 5.2.2 Pocket PC Phone Edition
* Memory
* 128MB (60MB user accessible) non-volatile
* Processor
* Intel XScale 312MHz processor
* Screen
* 240 x 240 colour TFT touchscreen display 16-bit colour displays over 65,000 colours
* Wireless
* 800/1900MHz nationwide digital phone
* CDMA2000 EvDO network—compatible with 1xRTT network
* Bluetooth 1.2 wireless support
* Digital Camera
* 1.3 megapixels with 1280×1024 resolution
* Automatic light balance
* 2x digital zoom
* Integrated self-portrait mirror
* Video capture
* Audio
* 2.5mm stereo headset jack
* Speaker
* Windows Media Player 10 included on CD-ROM
* Polyphonic MIDI, MP3, WAV & video ringtones
* External ringer on/off switch w/ vibrate mode
* Keyboard
* Full QWERTY key layout with backlighting
* Integrated number dial pad
* Keyguard feature
* Expansion Slot
* Support for MultiMediaCard, SD & SDIO cards
* Battery
* Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
* Up to 4.7 hours talk time and more than 300 hours standby time
* Power/Sync
* Multi-connector on device
* USB sync cable
* AC adapter (108-132 VAC/60Hz)
* Size
* 2.3″ W x 4.4″ H (excluding antenna) x 0.9″ D
* 58mm W x 113mm H x 23mm D
* Weight
* 6.4 ounces / 180 grams
Treo 700w features:
* High-speed dial up networking (DUN) – use your Treo smartphone as a wireless modem for fast web access virtually anywhere1. Supports USB and Bluetooth connections.
* Advanced audio support (A2DP) – listen to the clear sounds of high-definition audio with new support for Bluetooth stereo headsets.
* Today Screen enhancements – one-touch access to the Speakerphone and Mute control buttons gives you more freedom than ever.
* Hands-free enhancements – Drive safely and work more efficiently. Get support for even more Bluetooth carkits and the Palm wired carkit.
* Abbreviated dialing preferences – save time with the international dialing prefix and abbreviated dialing for campus environments.
System Requirements
* Palm Treo 700w or 700wx smartphone for Verizon Wireless. *
* Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista
* Internet Explorer version 6 or higher on desktop PC
* ActiveSync 4.2 or later installed for Windows 2000 or XP (WMDC installed for Vista)
* Smartphone must have at least 4MB of Program Memory & 4MB of Storage Memory available.
* Smartphone must be connected to AC power adapter and the sync cable throughout the update.
Palm Pre 3rd Party Apps Folks Staying Busy!
Palm Pre has been out and about for less than 2 months and there are already two ways you can download and install 3rd party applications right onto your device (hint: unsanctioned by Palm). Method 1 is more traditional which requires you to download an application to your PC, Mac or Linux desktop for a drag and drop install onto your Pre; method 2 goes as far as a straight download and install right from your handset. This reminds me of the days when jailbroken 3rd party apps were the hottness on the iPhone community. More info here.Source: Engadget
4-mobile.blogspot.com Blog Launches!
Welcome to the new look, new feel, new just-about-everything . It’s been quite some time since we’ve made a big change and this one’s definitely in the realms of ‘overhaul’. We hope you like it!
Our funky new site is centred around a Mobile Blog, updated daily, with two major themes
Our funky new site is centred around a Mobile Blog, updated daily, with two major themes
What do you want in the next iPhone?
With Palm Pre to be released just two days prior to the WWDC conference, many have suggested some rumored features of the new iPhone, 3rd generation. Apple's historical record has never failed us, I have to imagine Apple is planning something big in anticipation of the Palm Pre. I would personally like to shoot for the stars and hope for the following features:
* Front Camera w/ Video Conference support; carrier, Skype or Gtalk Video
* Improved CPU, RAM and GPU to handle even more powerful applications
* OLED display with higher resolution
* Larger and longer battery life; imroved battery efficiency
* Make the top and bottom strip solar panels to either charge, maintain or prolong battery life
* 5MP camera w/ Xenon Flash and Video Recording
* 32GB Storage
* MicroSDHC Slot
What do you think of the likelihood? Vote on my survey to the right of the page.
Update: Apple rumor mill is churning fast, a rumored release date of 7/17/09 for the next gen iPhone(III) is now making rounds.
* Front Camera w/ Video Conference support; carrier, Skype or Gtalk Video
* Improved CPU, RAM and GPU to handle even more powerful applications
* OLED display with higher resolution
* Larger and longer battery life; imroved battery efficiency
* Make the top and bottom strip solar panels to either charge, maintain or prolong battery life
* 5MP camera w/ Xenon Flash and Video Recording
* 32GB Storage
* MicroSDHC Slot
What do you think of the likelihood? Vote on my survey to the right of the page.
Update: Apple rumor mill is churning fast, a rumored release date of 7/17/09 for the next gen iPhone(III) is now making rounds.
Palm Pre, $200 AR, Yours on June 6th, 2009
For those of your thirsty for the new Palm Web OS, you will only have to salavate for 18 more days as Palm Pre will be released on Saturaday June 6th, 2009. Bring $300 to your local Best Buy, Walmart, RadioShack or obviously, Sprint Store and expect a $100 rebate when you signup with their qualified data plans.Some notes to self:
* $200 AR price is very competitive to the best of breed (8GB iPhone 3G, BlackBerry Storm, etc.)
* Launching 2 days prior to Apple's WWDC conference, where a potential new iPhone may be out
* Palm and Sprint must have worked like crazy to make the June deadline but I think it would have been more effective if they could have launched this in April/May
* Personally, I'd hold out two more days to see what Apple has up in their sleeves, last thing I need is because I couldn't hold out 48 hours and committed to an inferior smartphone
Mini Palm Pre?
There's a rumor according to which Palm migh release a mini version of its Palm Pre handset. No technical information has been published yet, but it’s supposedly targeted at the lower end of the market.True or not, we say 'second webOS device FTW'!
Mobile Experience continues to change our Computing Ways
Personal computers were originally introduced as a tool for small households to increase productivity for various personal tasks. From spreadsheets, small desktop publishing to multi-media/gaming, our trusted computers have been there for us since the mid 80s. When internet arrived on scene, it increased our computation output exponentially with the ability to download real-time information to make our productivity higher than ever. Shortly after the arrival of broadband internet in the late 90s, I have personally shifted my reliance of communication and information retrieval process primarily to my computer. Some of these activities including:* Voice CommunicationsIn the early 90s, PDAs where introduced to take on a few of the tasks above as the first mobile experience. With the arrival of 1G and 2G internet, early forms of smartphones start to take place and improved some of the computing tasks on the go.
* Text Communications
* Online Shopping / eCommerce
* Organization
* Real-Time Information Fetching
* Banking / Financials / Complex Calculations
In the last two years, things got interesting. Mobile carriers beefed up its 3G network while phone makers stepped up smartphones performance to allow the mobile experience to really take off. I am now able to do most of my day-to-day tasks on my iPhone 3G quickly without having to commit any time in front of my laptop from home.
*Voice Communications: The iPhone is a phone, so majority of the domestic calls are taken care of. With Skype App and Fring, I was able to make VOIP calls over WiFi.These are just few of the things I do on my smartphones. Having the flexibility and capability to do these things whenever I feel like empowers me to use my downtime more effectively. Without my smartphone, I would have to cut into my TV watching time… how boring is that?
*Text Communications: There are countless solutions to IMs on iPhone or any other smartphone (Google Talk, Fring, AIM, etc…). As for emails, all smartphones can take care of this via built-in client or over mobile browser. I check my emails frequenty and whenver I have down time (in a bus ride or waiting for friends, etc…). The support for corporate email is pretty much there for all smartphones across the board. IMAP email setting makes your smartphone a true desktop companion. With social media in the mix, I can keep up my status or friend’s on Loopt, Twitter or FaceBook.
*Online Shopping: I do most of my shopping over Amazon and eBay. Both sites have great mobile version over browser but for iPhone, I can seriously manage my buying or researching needs over their mobile apps. For iPhone owners, we’ve had the ability to buy songs off iTunes over our handset which is really cool if you are traveling. Having a full internet browser pretty much will allow me to buy or research for anything on the go.
*Organization: Smartphones are handy for staying organized. Calendars and contacts can be synced to your PC. The G1 will even do most of its syncing wirelessly with Gmail. I use the notepads on my smartphones to jot down tasks or to-do lists. The camera is often used to take visual notes for myself (ie. label of a wine I liked or the address off of a business card). With GPS-integrated phones, photos can even be geo-tagged so you remember your location.
*Real-Time Info: I get weather updates, stock quotes, news and scores whenever and wherever. This is probably the most helpful little tool to help me make my day that much easier. Between Google Reader (which is compatible to almost all mobile browsers) and some iPhone apps like Bloomberg, NYTimes and USAToday. I can always get real-time information whenever I want.
*Banking / Financials: While the financial industry is staying a bit more cautious with their mobile application rollout, they are starting to participate. Most banks have a mobile site to access while some have developed applications for various mobile handsets (ie. BoA, e*Trade, Visa, etc…). As for me, I don’t often bank online from my phone, but its nice to know that if you have a mobile browser capable of full internet access, you can pretty much login and check status for every financial services site on the go.
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