Archives for March 2007
No more Outlook with HP iPaqs
John Chan | Mar 29, 2007
Found on HP's support site is a document revealing that the Microsoft Outlook setup will not be available on the Getting Started CD shipped with every HP iPaq manufactured after March 2007. Because it is a support document, the solution given there is that customers who need Outlook will have to purchase a copy separately from Microsoft.
Windows Mobile device manufacturers usually bundle a standalone copy of Outlook for those customers who may not use the Microsoft Office suite (of which Outlook is a component). This means extra cost for those without Outlook as it is necessary for syncing of contacts, emails and calendar information. When contacted, HP was not yet able to comment on the reasons for this exclusion, or whether it will result in a reduction of the iPaqs' prices. Also, it is unsure whether the move affects all iPaqs or just those shipped in the US. More information to follow as it becomes available.
StarHub's pfingo brings interconnectivity to your hands
Damian Koh | Mar 29, 2007
Sure, we've had Pushmail, Internet telephony, instant messaging and remote file access services. But to house them all on a single client interface? That's something new and possibly one of the first to market.
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29 March 2007--StarHub Singapore has announced at a press briefing that the public can sign up for pfingo services starting today. According to the company, the three-month trial will be available free for between 2,000 and 3,000 users on a first-come-first-serve basis from 2 April. Successful applicants can also look forward to receive S$20 (US$13.16) worth of international voice (via VoIP) and SMS credits and a choice of a 3-series number for internet telephony.
Interested users can sign up at the Web site here. Just don't be the 3,001th person to click submit on the portal. |
22 March 2007--StarHub Singapore has started a three-month closed trial for a select group of 30 users to test out its new mobile service concept and platform. The beauty of pfingo as we were told at today's press briefing is that it's not tied to any operator nor any phone, which means if you're on MobileOne or SingTel (in Singapore), you won't be left out when the service becomes commercially available.
Registering ourselves on the pfingo portal was a breeze and we get to pick the number we want. Before we continue, signing up for the service means you'll get a new eight-digit mobile number that begins with "3" instead of the current "9" and "8". This number forms the heart and soul of pfingoTALK which works regardless of your location; it allows you to talk for free (to any pfingoTALK number) when connected to a Wi-Fi network and any Singapore number for a monthly flat rate.
The two other services, pfingoACTIVE and pfingoMAIL, activate Pushmail (up to five accounts), RSS feeds, instant messaging, remote file access and synchronizes with Microsoft Outlook for Contacts, Calendars and Tasks. Our main concern was with the data charges involved when we connect to either GPRS or 3G networks in the absence of Wi-Fi. To that, StarHub claims pfingo's services use a highly efficient data compression so the actual number of bits transferred is actually smaller. As to how that pans out in actual use, we'll update nearer to the end of the trial.
At press time, StarHub Singapore had no indication of the price plans involved, though users can expect the service to roll out over the next few weeks.
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pfingo (pronounced fing-go, with a silent p) comprises two parts: P for phone, and fingo to represent your fingers on-the-go.
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Give your mobile phone legs
Darius Chang | Mar 29, 2007
Slippery fingers and slim camera phones does not a good photo make. If you are one of those lucky ones who owns a Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot cellular, you're in luck.
Spotted at CTIA by our US counterparts, the Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 is a tripod made exclusively for Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot mobiles. There are currently two Cyber-shot branded phones in the market, the K800i and K790i, with the K550i and K810i in the pipeline. Held in place using the phone connector, the flexible legs and friction feet keep the mobile steady. Considering the rather weak image quality of photos taken by camera phones at night, this accessory will be a boon for shutterbugs who enjoy phototaking under low-light conditions. It weighs in at a mere 49g and comes with a protective case and belt clip for easy carry.
IPK-100 will be launched in most Asia-Pacific countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, etc) around mi d May. The pricing details are currently unavailable.
Hello Kitty Air Purifer
Juniper Foo | Mar 29, 2007
Time for another update of our super-prolific Goddess of Cute. This time, the lipless feline puts her face to an air purifier which, apparently, dispenses negative ions when plugged into either the mains or even the cigarette lighter port in your car. All of which leaves you feeling even more, ah, positive toward Sanrio's best export. This being all about kawaii-ness, the bow in her hair lights up when in operation. Cue for fans to gush. Paris Hilton certainly has a thing or two to learn about merchandising from this pussy cat. Reoow!
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Via ITmedia +D Lifestyle
Price: 7,140 yen (US$60.92)
Availability: Sanrio Shop
Device: Air purifier
Specs: 20 × 9.2 ×17cm, 6watts, 12volts
AMD launches new mobile chipset
Michelle Thatcher | Mar 29, 2007
Today AMD announced the M690 chipset, a mobile version of the 690 chipset announced a month ago. Like its desktop counterpart, the M690 seems aimed at the entertainment sector: Both the high-end M690T and budget M690V offer DVI video output, with the M690T adding support for HDMI output so you can connect your laptop to an HDTV. The M690 is also AMD's first mobile platform to support ATI Avivo technology, which the company claims enhances high-definition video playback. Both the M690T and M690V incorporate ATI Radeon X1200 series graphics and Turion 64 X2 series processors; you can find all of the technical specs on AMD's Web site.
Like every new laptop component, the M690 chipset reportedly results in longer battery life; in this case, AMD claims it will extend battery life by up to 30 minutes. We look forward to testing those claims in systems from ASUS, HP, and Fujitsu, who will be the first adopters of the new chipset.
If you'd like to learn more about AMD's future release plans, see our CPU Roadmap feature.
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