Smartphones - BlackBerry Storm

 

 

 

Features

Touchscreen: The Storm uses a "SurePress" glass capacitive touchscreen which provides haptic feedback. This screen allows the user to navigate through the phone using their fingertip, similar to a computer's mouse, and "click" the screen by pushing down to select.

Display: 3.25 in (8.3 cm) TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive scratch-resistant screen with 360 X 480 pixel resolution and able to display 65,536 colours. The touchscreen eliminates the need for use of a stylus as it uses a capacitive touchscreen.

CPU: The Storm utilizes the MSM7600 from Qualcomm[11] a dual core CPU with ARM11 400 MHz and ARM9 274 MHz.

Battery: The Storm features a user-replaceable, rechargeable DX-1 Li-ion battery stated to be capable of providing up to 5.5 hours of GSM talk time, 6 hours of CDMA talk time, or 15 days (356 hours) of standby.

Text Input: The Storm implements a virtual keyboard on its touchscreen. Using its accelerometer allows the user to switch between a virtual SureType keyboard when held in portrait mode, and in a full QWERTY keyboard in landscape mode. Newer versions of the operating system also allow for a full QWERTY keyboard while in portrait mode. The device has an automatic spell check correction, and the SureType keyboard configuration has predictive text. Firmware package 4.7.0.203 (Verizon Wireless) removes the predictive text feature from the multi-tap keyboard configuration.

Camera: The device features a built-in 3.2 megapixel camera located on back which features a flash, autofocus, and has video recording capabilities with a maximum resolution of 480 x 352 pixels.

Memory: The device features 1GB of onboard memory, 128MB of NVRAM and an expandable memory slot support for a microSD card of up to an additional 32GB (A 32gb microSD card is not yet available, but the Blackberry Storm will support the card upon its release). Verizon Wireless, Bell Mobility and Telus Mobility include a preinstalled 8GB microSD card onboard.

Headphone Jack: The device has a standard 3.5 mm stereo audio jack.
Bluetooth: The device supports Bluetooth v2.0, Bluetooth Stereo Audio via A2DP and AVCRP.

 

Samsung Affordable, Full Touch screen phones

Hyderabad, May 8, 2009 – Samsung today strengthened its touch screen portfolio by  announcing the launch of  Samsung Star and Samsung Star 3G full touch screen phones in the Indian market. Boasting compact design and intuitive usability, the products answer today's customer needs for full touch phones at more affordable price points. Samsung Star, which leads the Company's affordable touch screen portfolio, represents the first touch screen phone, that the Company is manufacturing at its state of the art, manufacturing facility at Noida. 

"Samsung Star and Samsung Star 3G are significant additions to our full-touch screen mobile portfolio, featuring all the essential functions in one single device. At Samsung, our effort is to deliver various full touch products for every consumer lifestyle," states Mr Sunil Dutt, Country Head, Samsung Mobile Division .Accordingly , Samsung today also announced the launch of its innovative , music phone with touch screen functionality , Samsung BEAT^DJ    in the Indian market .

 Samsung Star (S5233)

Samsung Star comes with the latest multimedia features in a slim and compact body that measures a mere 11.9mm. Adopting a 7.63 cm WQVGA full-touch screen and Samsung's TouchWiz User Interface with Mobile Widgets, the phone enables its users to enjoy their mobile easily and intuitively. Using "Photo Contact," users can call a contact by simply touching an appointed image. It also comes with a Stylus for the convenience of consumers.

The Samsung Star boasts various multimedia features including a 3.2 mega-pixel camera with smile recognition capability. It supports multi-format playback and DNSe for ease of use and better sound quality.

Samsung Star comes with a unique Gesture Control feature that allows the user to unlock the Touch screen or run an application just by giving a gesture command. Thus, the phone allows the user to customize the applications to a great degree .Eg. for calling your friend, you don't need to search his /her number in the contacts list .Just give a gesture command (A, B or C as per your preference and setting ) - the phone will recognize the command and dial the number simultaneously. In addition, the user can also customize various applications like C- Call, M – Music, I – Internet etc.

 

 

The phone also features music recognition using Shazam's "Find Music" service.To enjoy various multimedia content , Samsung Star supports 50MB Internal memory , expandable up to 8GB. Users can enjoy full Internet browsing with an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotation. It supports Google applications like Google Search, Gmail, Google maps; online widgets and photo blogging. For convenience, the phone supports a virtual QWERTY keyboard for messaging and handwriting features. It is priced at Rs.11,100/-.

Samsung Star 3G (S5603)

The Samsung Star 3G attracts style-conscious users with its slim and compact design. Full Internet browsing support with an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotation also gives users exciting mobile Internet experiences. Samsung Star 3G, as the name suggests, is a 3G enabled phone. 

Equipped with a QVGA full-touch screen, Samsung Star 3G adopted the TouchWiz User Interface and "Gesture Control" feature, designed to customize and personalize the way you use your phone. Mobile widgets can be placed on the screen for one-click access to your favorite applications. Samsung Star 3G comes with a 3.2 mega-pixel camera with Power LED Flash.The handset's generous memory (80MB Internal memory, expandable up to 8GB) ensures ample storage space for multimedia content. It is priced at Rs.14499/-.

Samsung BEAT^DJ 

Following the success of its Beat Series of music phones – Beat 450 and Beat 270 last year, Samsung today announced the launch of   Samsung BEATDJ in the Indian market. Samsung BEAT^DJ represents the perfect combination of full touch-screen technology, incredible sound and beautiful design. Running Samsung's intuitive DISC User Interface, BEAT^DJ comes fully loaded with Bang & Olufsen audio technology. "Samsung BEAT DJ is designed to take music on mobile phones to a whole new level of quality and exciting user experience. With amazing sound quality and advanced music application, the BEAT^DJ  will appeal to a growing base of consumers who want to consolidate their music playing devices without compromising on style, function and experience." states Mr Dutt.

The Samsung BEATDJ allows everyone to be a DJ. With its BEAT DJ application & DISC UI, users will be able to add Preloaded voice samples and sound effects to their favourite songs and record it.

 

With the phones' full-touch technology and BEAT DJ application, users can also 'scratch' the records on the super clear 7.1 cms AMOLED Full Touch display to create their personal music.  With 50MB of on-board memory - expandable to 8GB with the micro SD card slot - there's plenty of room to let the musical imagination run wild.

Making music is only part the story. The Samsung BEATDJ is also equipped with built-in real stereo speakers - powered by B&O's ICEpower amplifier– which sound as good as they look, producing a deep rich bass and crystal clear treble. This 3G enabled phone comes with a 3.0 MP Camera and is priced at  Rs. 8,990/-

With the launch of the three new touch screen phones , Samsung now has a portfolio of seven , feature rich , touch screen phones , ranging from Samsung Star to its flagship touch screen phone , Samsung Ultra^TOUCH , launched in the month of April '09. The perfectly beautiful and fully equipped full-touch slider phone, Samsung Ultra^TOUCH is the world's first 8MP Camera phone with AMOLED screen. The other touch screen phones in the Company's portfolio include Samsung TouchWiz (F480), Samsung OMNIA (I900) and Samsung Pixon (M8800). The Samsung touch screen portfolio is priced in the range between Rs 11,100/- to Rs 32,200/-. "Our full touch screen handset range is getting a strong consumer acceptance based on its large full touch screen display, stylish form factor as well as the precision and ease with which the touch applications work on the phones "states Mr Dutt.

 

Most of the Samsung touch screen phones are 3G enabled. "The Samsung touch screen phones are designed to deliver the full benefits of 3G - Large screen for enhanced data and video downloads, interactive user interface, multimedia features and good memory" states Mr Dutt. Based on the enhancement of its touch screen and multimedia phone portfolio, the Company expects the contribution from multimedia phones to be 40-45% of its total GSM handset sales this Year. Samsung Mobile handset range comprising of over 50 handset models, is priced in the range between Rs.1649/- to Rs.34,500/-

Source:/in.samsungmobile

Samsung Introduces the World’s First Solar Powered Mobile Phone

Samsung leads the solar panel mobile market with the launch of                  'Samsung Solar Guru'

Noida, June 10^th, 2009 - Samsung India today announced the global launch of the world's first solar powered mobile phone, the "Solar Guru" (Guru E1107) in the Indian market. The new handset enables its users to charge the battery anywhere the sun is shining, so that users are not inconvenienced when the phone battery is running out of normal charge. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Hon'ble Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Mr. J S Shin, President & CEO, Samsung South West Asia HQ launched the phone at a ceremony organized by the Company at its manufacturing complex at Noida.

"The Solar Guru has been developed keeping in mind the needs of Indian consumers, especially customers residing in areas where the electric supply is unstable, so that the consumers can rely on solar charging to remain connected." states Mr. J S Shin, President & CEO, Samsung South West Asia Headquarters. The Solar Guru represents the Company's efforts to strengthen its leadership in the solar panel mobile market.

Powered by the Sun: With an extended solar powered battery, the Samsung Solar Guru solves the problem of unavailable or unstable electric supply, particularly in far flung areas. The phone has the capacity to provide around 5~10 minutes of talk time with one hour of solar charging.* Moreover, the solar panel charging allows its users to save money and energy consumption on traditional electrical charging.

*Measured when the phone is turned-off under the sun light of 80,000 Lux. Results can be different depending on circumstances.

 "With Samsung's cutting edge technology and consumer-oriented strategy, I believe the Solar Guru is the perfect fit for the Indian consumer – not only because it is solar powered, but because it has a host of customized features , especially developed keeping in mind the needs of Indian consumers" states Mr Sunil Dutt, Country Head , Samsung Mobile Division.

Localized Features for Indian Market

The Samsung Solar Guru comes in a compact design with essential mobile phone features such as FM radio, MP3 ring tones, embedded games and a powerful torch light. For consumer safety, the phone offers Mobile Tracker, which automatically alerts when the SIM card is changed or sends out an SOS message in an emergency. The Solar Guru provides "Mobile prayer", a specialized feature for different religions that includes religious prayers and wall papers.

The Samsung Solar Guru (Samsung Guru 1107) is priced at Rs. 2799/-. With the introduction of this phone , Samsung India now has a portfolio of over 50 mobile handsets priced in the range between Rs.1649/- to Rs. 34500/-

Following its introduction in India, the Solar Guru is being launched in various markets including Europe, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, and Latin America in June 2009. 

Solar Guru Specifications:

Network	GSM (900 / 1800 MHz)
Display	1.52" 65K CSTN (128x128)
Additional Applications	Solar charging FM Radio, 40 Poly MP3 ring tone, Embedded games Torch light, Mobile tracker, Fake call
User Memory	1 MB
Battery	800 mAh
Size	105.2 x 44.15 x 16.4mm

 

Source:/in.samsungmobile

The era of the personal Internet dawns with the Nokia N97

Tilting touch display, QWERTY keyboard and personalized home screen - a true mobile computer

 

Barcelona, Spain - Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N97, the world's most advanced mobile computer, which will transform the way people connect to the Internet and to each other. Designed for the needs of Internet-savvy consumers, the Nokia N97 combines a large 3.5" touch display with a full QWERTY keyboard, providing an 'always open' window to favorite social networking sites and Internet destinations. Nokia's flagship Nseries device introduces leading technology - including multiple sensors, memory, processing power and connection speeds - for people to create a personal Internet and share their 'social location.'

 

 

"From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile computer in existence," said Jonas Geust, Vice President, heading Nokia Nseries. "Together with the Ovi services announced today, the Nokia N97 mobile computer adjusts to the world around us, helping stay connected to the people and things that matter most. With the Nokia N97, Nseries leads the charge in helping to transform the Internet into your Internet".

 

Sensing your 'So-Lo'

The Nokia N97 introduces the concept of 'social location'. With integrated A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass, the Nokia N97 mobile computer intuitively understands where it is. The Nokia N97 makes it easy to update social networks automatically with real-time information, giving approved friends the ability to update their 'status' and share their 'social location' as well as related pictures or videos.

 

Widescreen - Internet and entertainment

The home screen of the Nokia N97 mobile computer features the people, content and media that matter the most. Friends, social networks and news are available by simply touching the home screen. The 16:9 widescreen display can be fully personalized with frequently updated widgets of favorite web services and social networking sites. The Nokia N97 is also perfectly suited for browsing the web, streaming Flash videos or playing games. Both the physical QWERTY and virtual touch input ensure efficiency in blogging, chatting, posting, sending texts or emailing.

 

The Nokia N97 supports up to 48 GB of storage, including 32 GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16 GB microSD card for music, media and more. This is complemented by excellent music capabilities, full support for the Nokia Music Store and continuous playback time of up to 1.5 days. The Nokia N97 also has a 5-Megapixel camera with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, 16:9 and DVD quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for immediate sharing over HSDPA and WLAN.

 

The Nokia N97 is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2009 at an estimated retail price of EUR 550 before taxes or subsidies.Source: www.nokia.com