MOTOMING A1200

You didn’t expect this one, did you? The Motorola MING A1800 is an update to their Linux-based MING line, but this time, there are some twists and turns. For starters, the MING A1800 is a CDMA and quad-band GSM device. There are also two, yes two, SIM card slots. The whole package has been reduced to a really nice pocketable size — the phone feels sturdy as a rock — and is actually pretty light. There’s a 3 megapixel auto-focus shooter on the backside, and besides the normal inclusion of Bluetooth and a couple other features, we don’t really have all that much more info! We haven’t got pricing or availability on this piece at this time, but we’re also not betting on it being launched at CTIA in the upcoming week. Then again, at this point, Motorola couldn’t do anything to surprise us. You know what to do by now, everyone. Hit that Link for detail!

Features

The MING is a quadband phone, much like its RAZR cousins, so it can be used to roam in most parts of the world, including Europe, the US and Asia. The lack of 3G connectivity, however, means that travelers heading to places such as Korea and Japan will not be able to use the handset in those countries. To connect to a PC for data file transfer, users have a choice between Bluetooth, USB and the memory card (via an optional memory card reader). To make up for the measly 8MB of onboard memory, Motorola has included a microSD slot on the MING. This supports media capacities of up to 1GB capacity, which should be sufficient for most mobile productivity and entertainment needs. The Bluetooth profile also supports A2DP, meaning you can pair the MING with wireless stereo Bluetooth headsets. The onboard 2-megapixel CMOS camera captures images at a maximum resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, which is theoretically good for printing 8R photos. You also get a basic set of camera controls such as white balance, filter effects and night mode. There's even a small switch above the lens for macro shots. However, since there's no LED flash light on the device, you can pretty much rule out shooting in low-light conditions. The camera doubles as a videocam, though the low 176 x 144-pixel resolution will limit it to mainly candid clips. Interestingly, there's another useful application for the digital camera--as a business card reader. It works the same way as commercial name card scanners, except that you use the camera to take a picture of the card instead of scanning it. This application worked well for new business cards with large and clearly labeled fonts. But when we tried to feed in those with odd designs or even slightly crumpled ones, the MING failed to recognize the card on several occasions. Having said that, it's still a great tool to have on the smart phone, especially for mobile professionals who need to keep their contacts updated. Perhaps due to the processor-intensive scanning and optical character recognition process, the business card reader application seems to use up quite a bit of resource when in operation. It is therefore advisable to close other running applications before using the reader. For music and video entertainment, the MING comes preinstalled with RealPlayer application. There's also a Photo Editor software which doubles as a fun doodle board and a voice recorder that's useful for taking notes. The smart phone itself can be used as a modem, either through USB or Bluetooth. It has an FM tuner which, like most phones, requires the earphone to be connected before the function can be used. As an organizer, the MING offers a standard suite of PIM offerings including world time, task manager, alarm clock, notepad and calculator. Other applications include an email client, Web browser and a file manager. You can download more third-party Linux software utilities from the Internet, though they are somehow not as readily available as those for the Symbian, Palm and Windows Mobile platforms

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Motorola MOTOROKR E6

MOTOROKR E6
The MOTOROKR E6 is the ideal mobile device for classy professionals who wish to balance business efficiency with portable entertainment. The quintessential blend of form and function, the MOTOROKR E6 is compact in size and jam-packed with features. Dedicated music keys, expandable memory, movie watching¹ and making capabilities, arm users with an arsenal of entertainment options. The sleek device doesn’t stop there – combined with the business tools necessary in rapidly growing markets is just the beginning. Engineered with over-achieving prosumers in mind, the MOTOROKR E6 is the perfect complement to fast-living individuals.LOSE THE BULKFeaturing a slim and narrow form, the MOTOROKR E6 is a premium entertainment PDA elegantly designed for the market. The MOTOROKR E6’s consolidated features allow for image-conscious professionals to eliminate the need to clip pagers, cell phones and PDAs to their belts.
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKSOpportunists rejoice. This amazing entertainment PDA allows you to easily access all of your favorite files with the touch of a finger via the large touch screen. Capture the moment without compromising on quality, using its 2 megapixel camera with 8 x digital zoom. Watch your favorite movie on your next business trip or relive exciting moments you captured with up to five hours of MPEG4 video clips thanks to a removable memory card slot that can hold up to 2GB worth of footage. The powerful PDA function allows you to easily manage your schedule, check e-mail¹ and view documents in and out of the office.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARSRelish in the pleasure of listening to your favorite music or radio show on your commute home – even in the heaviest traffic. An integrated MP3, dedicated music keys and up to 2GB of storage allow you to listen to your favorite tracks for up to 14 hours.² Whatever your musical preference may be, the MOTOROKR E6 offers a unique, convenient and high quality listening experience for on-the-go professionals. Whether you prefer smooth jazz or heavy metal, you can now sync your music collection and playlist via RealPlayer on your PC or get your favorite music from any online store. At home and need to be hands-free? Listen to your songs in crisp, clear quality with integrated stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology³.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:• Premium entertainment PDA at only 14.5 millimeters thick• 2.0 megapixel CMOS camera with 8x digital zoom to capture the moment• CIF and QVGA video capture for up to five hours• Full screen video playback• Integrated MP3 player with dedicated music keys and built-in FM radio• PDA featuring Business Card Reader, POP3 e-mail¹, document viewer to view Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., PIM• Connectivity includes integrated stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology³, HTML browser, hi-speed USB 2.0 EMU, 3.5 millimeter stereo jack• Removable memory card slot, up to 2GB full SD card support; 8MB dynamic user memory4• Extended 1000mAh battery life for long usability• Brilliant 2.4” 240 x 320, 262K colors TFT external display with the latest touch screen technology

Features
Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, RA, WAV, MIDI, AMR-NB/-WBBands/Modes: 900/1800/1900 GSM; GPRS Class 10Bluetooth: Class 2 v1.2Bluetooth stereo headset compatible Built in FM radio Business Card Reader Display: 2.4 inch, 240 x 320 TFT (262k colors) + Touchwindow®Games: 3D graphics enabled games. Fantastic selection of preloaded games.Integrated MP3 with dedicated music keys Media Sync: synchronise (video, music tracks, playlists) with PCUI Platform: Touch screenUSB 2.0 HiSpeed Video: Capture/playback 13fps; RV, H.263 and MPEG4Video capture and playback with sound (H.263, MPEG4, 3GPP): Up to 5 hours of video capture and playback (13fps)Lifestyle FeaturesHandwriting Recognition: with multi-language supportMessaging FeaturesInstant Messaging: MSN Java appMessaging: MMS; SMS; POP3/IMAP emailPerformance Features2 mega-pixel camera: Image capture with macro view, 8x digital zoom and PC webcamDedicated Multimedia keys: easily control any music track or music video from your collectionFull Screen Video PDA functionality: business card reader, email, IM, document viewer and PIMStandby Time: 190 - 235 hrsTalktime: 300 - 420 minsData FeaturesBrowser: HTML browserConnectivity: Stereo Bluetooth, USB 2.0 EMU, 3.5mm stereo jackJ2ME™: MIDP 2.0Technical SpecificationsAntenna: InternalBattery: 1000 mAh Lithium Ion Enhanced battery for improved performanceDimensions: 111mm x 51.5mm x 14.5 mmForm Factor - Candy Bar: PDAInternal Memory: 8 MBPlatform: Linux+Java (EZX)Removable Memory: Up to 2GB SD removable memory cardUSB: USB 2.0 (8MB/s)Volume: 82ccWeight: 121 g