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Fabric keyboard goes wireless
Reuben Lee | Dec 12, 2006
Mobile accessories maker Just Mobile recently told CNET Asia it will be introducing its RoKy˛ Bluetooth-enabled fabric keyboard in Asia. Powered by two AAA-sized batteries, the RoKy˛ is water repellent and comes with a stand for mobile phones and PDAs. According to the specifications, the RoKy˛ is compatible with most of the current handheld operating systems such as Palm, BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile.
Like most fabric keyboards, it can be rolled up into a handy size (128 x 48 x 32mm; 68g) and stored in a cloth sack (bundled) for easy transportation. while the company didn't offer any launch dates for the RoKy˛, it expects the Bluetooth keyboard to be available very soon in South East Asia. It comes in only one color (as shown) and will retail for US$124.99.
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Motorola's RIZR Z3 debuts in Singapore
Reuben Lee | Dec 12, 2006
Singapore mobile users can finally get their hands on Motorola's latest slider phone, the RIZR Z3. Often seen as the slider version of the KRZR K1, the RIZR is expected to be available immediately at S$528 (US$347.37) without contract and S$428 (US$281.58) with a two-year mobile plan.
It's been a while since Motorola launched a slider phone and the RIZR will certainly make a refreshing addition to the company's stable of clamshell and candy-bar phones. The RIZR was first announced at the 2006 Analyst Meeting held in Chicago in July. It is equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth support, microSD card expansion slot and, an onboard music and video player.
Samsung and M1 to conduct HSDPA consumer trials
Reuben Lee | Dec 12, 2006
The Korean mobile phone maker has announced that it will partner local cellular operator M1 to conduct the first consumer High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) trials in Singapore. 200 selected M1 users will be given the Samsung SGH-Z560 and M1 SIM card for a one-month trial period (starting December 19) where they can access and download exclusive mobile content, in addition to experiencing the high-speed network on the handset.
M1's HSDPA service, which was launched on Dec 6, is the first available commercially in Singapore. According to an M1 spokesperson, those with a 3G SIM card can subscribe to HSDPA without having to change SIM cards as the service can be activated remotely. However, if you are using a non-3G SIM card, you will have to upgrade to a new SIM card to enable the service.
The SGH-Z560, also launched last week, is Samsung's first HSDPA handset. It was first announced at 3GSM 2006 earlier this year and sports a 2-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth compatibility, document viewer and external touch-sensor music buttons. Read our quick take on the SGH-Z560 here.
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo available 2007
Damian Koh | Dec 11, 2006
Looks like the Memory Stick PRO Duo just went one up against its competition with the latest flash format that can store a whopping 32GB of data.
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May 27--According to the latest press release from Sony Electronics Asia Pacific, the Memory Stick PRO-HG will be launch in Asia in August. Three storage capacities will be available (1GB, 2GB, 4GB) at launch.
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According to the press release, the new Memory Stick PRO-HG (High Grade) Duo flash memory card format will have a maximum data transfer speed of 480Mbps or 60MB per second (in theory). This is said to be three times faster than the current Memory Stick PRO format. Minimum write speed at 8-bit parallel transfer is pegged at 120Mbps or 15MB per second. However, these numbers may vary. For example, the Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo functions as Memory Stick PRO when used with host devices compliant with the latter.
The introduction of the new Memory Stick format is a result of the collaboration between Sony Corporation and SanDisk Corporation. The flash media is expected to be available in 2007.
BlackBerry Connect, now available on Dopod
Reuben Lee | Dec 06, 2006
Taiwanese handheld maker Dopod announced that it will include the BlackBerry Connect software on its 838 Pro PDA-phone and recently launched C720W smart phone for customers in Asia. According to the press release, this is made possible due to a licensing agreement between High Tech Computer (HTC) and Research In Motion (RIM).
With this latest update, Dopod owners can now use the C720W and 838 Pro to access BlackBerry services such as the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and Black Internet Service, while at the same time, continue to enjoy the option of using Microsoft's Direct Push services for emails, contacts, data and tasks. The BlackBerry Connect software will initially be introduced for Dopod owners in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, with availability in the other Asian countries announced at a later date.
If you already own a Dopod 838 Pro, you can download the BlackBerry software from Dopod's Web site here.
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