Friday, December 31, 2010

Review and Specs of Nokia C6-00


C6-00 Nokia Review


Nokia C6-00 is the elder brother of Nokia C3-00, Nokia C6-01 will be hitting the market very soon as well. C6-00 is playing a very important role in Nokia's dooms day game plan.



Buy Nokia C6-00 Unlocked


We all know Symbian is badly beaten by Apple iOS, Google propelled Android (Andy), RIM's Blackberry OS. Most probably Windows Phone 7 will join the club soon, at least that's what Microsoft's propaganda machine is trying us to believe in.

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The C6-00 features a slide out QWERTY keyboard, and a 3.2 inches touch screen. Although, its not capacitive touch but still its better than Nokia's C3-00. Nokia C3-00 features an awesome 5 mega pixels camera as well, and the result is pretty nice. Camera is accompanied with an LED flash, the C6-00 also makes geo-tagging a possibility. Camera software sports face and smile detection system.



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Nokia C6-00 also supports the all time well known OVi app store, and allows you to install various applications.
What are the available colors for Nokia C6-00?
Black, and White and believe me both are awesome.
Nokia C6-00 has got the looks, but the software it runs on is pretty old and nothing comparable to iOS or Android etc. And the processor is very week, a 437 MHz of muscle is nothing comparable to Snapdragons hidden inside Windows Phone 7 and many Andy(Android) devices. Snapdragon is a 1 GHz processon, more than double.
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There is a major difference between C3-00 and C6-00, it is that C6-00 is a Symbian S60 based device whereas C3-00 is a less capable S40 series device.
Nokia C6-00 contains many other interesting features which are  front-facing camera for video calling, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, Assisted-GPS and stereo Bluetooth. An accelerometer is also built in to do automatic screen rotation, alarm snoozing and call silencing.
The 128 MB memory combined with the limited processing power inside the box appears to worsen matters, as soon as the new device charm factor ends the user finds that the phone is not good at even opening images and going though video galleries.
Nokia C6-00 runs on a 1200 mAH Li-ion batter, which gives up to seven hours of talk time and can stay on standby for 17 days. 
An overview of Nokia C6-00 Specifications or specs is given below.
Nokia C6-00 definitely supports Micro SD memory card up to 16 GB.
One very good decision by Nokia people is that they are now making phone with standard 3.5 mm audio jack, that means you can plug any stereo and any head phone in your home into Nokia C3-00 or Nokia C6-00 or Nokia E72.



c6-01_tech_specsDimensions
Size: 103.8 x 52.5 x 13.9 mm
Weight (with battery): 131 g
Volume: 65 cc




Keys and input methods
Touch screen
Slide out QWERTY keyboard
Dedicated camera key



Display and user interface
Nokia ClearBlack display for improved outdoor visibility
Screen size: 3.2"
Resolution: 16:9 nHD (640x360 pixels) AMOLED
16.7 million colours
Capacitive touch screen
Orientation sensor (Accelerometer)
Compass (Magnetometer)
Proximity sensor
Ambient light detector



Power Management
BL-5CT 1050 mAh Li-Ion battery
Talk-time (maximum):
GSM up to 720 min
nokia_C6-00_white_lying_open_sideWCDMA up to 290 min
Standby time (maximum):
GSM up to 420 h
WCDMA up to 380 h





Data Network
GPRS/EDGE class B, multislot class 33
HSDPA cat 9 10.2 Mbps
HSUPA cat 5 2.0 Mbps
WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g/n
TCP/IP support
Capability to serve as data modem
Support for MS Outlook synchronisation of contacts, calendar and notes
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Connectivity
Bluetooth version 3.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
High-Speed USB 2.0 (micro USB connector)
3.5 mm AV connector
Micro USB charging
FM radio
2.0mm charging connector



Memory
microSD memory card slot, hot swappable, max. 32 GB
2 GB microSD memory card included
Internal memory: 340 MB user memory


nokia_C6_back_black_camera
Software platform & user interface
Symbian ^3 for Nokia
Java MIDP 2.1
Qt 4.6.2, Web Runtime 7.2
HTML 4.1
Software updates Over the Air (FOTA) & Over the internet (FOTI)
Flash Lite 4.0
OMA DM 1.2, OMA Client provisioning 1.1



nokia_c6-00_black_pairApplications
Nokia Messaging, Social, Ovi Maps with free , Lifetime navigation, Ovi Store, Nokia Ovi Suite, Cmail, Ovi Suite 2.2, Web TV, Games


The price of Nokia C6-00 in Pakistan is currently Rs. 18500. It is a nice phone in the end.


Nokia C-600 Price : 
  • What is C6-00 Nokia price in India.
  • C6-00 Nokia price in India is 9700 rupees.
  • What is C6-00 Nokia price in in Pakistan.
  • C6-00 Nokia price in in Pakistan is 18500 rupees.
  • What is C6-00 Nokia price in in Australia :
  • C6-00 Nokia price in in Australia is 215 AUD.


The Nokia C6-00 Poem 

Real friendship isn't a big thing, it's a million little things
Like the little things that get us through the day
Nokia C6, staying close has never been so easy
Experience the joy of being close and in touch even when apart
Bring your closest friends and family to your homescreen
Priortise 4 or up to 8 contacts
Be in sync, know instantly what's going on
With updates on your homescreen
So you know when someone needs your attention, and a little boost
All your favorite chat accounts in one place
Choose your preferred way to respond spontaneously
Setup all your favourite email accounts
Homescreen widgets to help you stay connected
Convenience of touch screen, with easy to use QWERTY keyboard for quick typing
So you can stay in touch with your friends and family, whenever, wherever
Because what matters most in life is Close Friendship


Nokia C6: Staying close has never been so easy :)


Alternatively, The Nokia C6 poem can be called Nokia C6 Song or some might like to call it The Nokia C 6 Rhythm :) 


Most probably you found this C6-00 Nokia review useful.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010

BCM2157 Chipset, Less than $100 Smart Phones Will Be Possible


BCM2157 Chipset, Less than $100 Smart Phones Will Be Possible

I'm not kidding folks, this is really truly possilble. According to Jim Tran, VP/GM – Handset Line of Business for Broadcom, some of Broadcom’s bullet points are:

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    Broadcom_bcm2175
  • The BCM2157 baseband, since it combines many functions on one chip, is able to run more efficiently, meaning less battery power will be needed than on current basic handsets. Low-cost, low-power, 65 nm digital CMOS process means the silicon will be cheap. The dual-core processors will run at 500-800mhz. Supports portable Wifi hotspot and Android 2.2 and up
  • According to the company, the new Broadcom BCM2157 Android platform targets mass market smartphones mainly, as it provides high-end smartphone features on more affordable 3G Android handsets.


Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Nokia C3-00, and Samsung Corby Line Up The Mid Range Hot Shots

My Personal Nokia C3-00 Review

This post is a personal Nokia C3 00 review, I've used Nokia C3-00 myself. Looks like Nokia has identified the market need correctly. And it has come up with an economic hand set, Nokia C3-00. This phone gets you very close to a smart phone, in half the price of popular iPhone/Windows Phone 7/Android gadgets. Still there are many good Nokia C3-00 apps out there, and Nokia C3-00 wifi capability is nice. Although Noki C3-00 wifi is not as strong as the wifi in a lap top, but still people after all Nokia C3 00 is an entry level fone(you can gift Nokia C3 to your papa easily). And there are many many Nokia C3-00 free themes also available.
Buy Nokia C3 in Pakistan from http://www.360bin.com
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Buy Nokia C3-00 Unlocked

The Good:

Wifi: The coolest thing is Nokia C3-00 wifi capability is awesome, and by awesome I mean "literally awesome". I bought a Nokia C3 00 just because I knew the Nokia C3-00 wifi is solid.
Nokia OVi Store Logo, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifiNokia OVi Suite and store connectivity: Every thing in Nokia C3-00 can be synchronized with a PC using Nokia's free OVi Suite application. It is also possible to back up your contacts, photos, music, and even phone state using OVi Suite. You can send/read received messages from OVi Suite as well.
Then comes in the OVi App store, which is a nice app store though nothing comparable to Apple's App store. You'll find many good games and productivity software for free. OVi suite works good just because of the solid Nokia C3-00 wifi capability, you can easily download Nokia c3-00 apps over Nokia c3-00 wifi. It is also possible to do Nokia C3-00 update using Nokia C3-00 wifi. Anyways, I keep downloading Nokia C3-00 themes over Nokia C3-00 wifi ;)

Built in messenger software: lets you log-on to MsN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, GTalk, and Nokia OVi chat. Good thing, this messenger can be minimized and you can continue fiddling with music or photos after it gets online.



Mail Client: An application which has built in support for Hotmail(Windows Live Mail, Yahoo Mail, GMail, and Nokia OVi Mail).
There's a build in application for facebook and twitter as well, but at least on my C3-00 its not working. I am using Snaptu (free)for checking out Facebook and Twitter. This application works well on Wifi and EDGE/GPRS connections.

nokia_c3-00_blue_pink_silver_all_colors, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifi

The Bad:
The phone often crashes when you try to forward MP4 files.
Not all MP4 files are supported, the picture disappears for some files.
2 mega pixel camera is totally crap.
When you're typing a long tweet or facebook status update, or in my case even blog draft :p and there's music playing in the background the phone becomes dead slow, letters appear slowly on screen while you type.
I tried to perform Nokia c3-00 update many times but it failed. I currently have version 4 of the OS.

Samsung Corby:


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Earlier this year(2010) Samsung introduced its amazing line up of budget "Almost Smart Phones" called Samsung Corby. Corby line up included Corby TXT, Corby, and Corby Pro. All the Corbies had 2.0 megapixel camera. And there were Wi-Fi capable versions as well. A Corby Txt is pictured below, this one seems to be closest competitor of Nokia C3-00
Samsung-Corby-Txt-Front, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifi

Corby Pro was all about touch touch. I think Samsung wanted to steal some of iPhone lovers. Or lure in people who got iPhone on their wish list, but don't have enough bucks to buy one.
Samsung-Corby-Pro, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifi

Samsung Pro sports a nice slide out keypad as well, an attempt to bring in high end Nokia phones look and feel, I think.
Samsung_Corby_Plus, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifi
 

But I think Nokia's OVi store has played an important role in success of Nokia C3-00. Because OVi store contains a whole lot of applications, which can be easily downloaded for free or maybe purchased.

Nokia C3-00 Wish List:
Before specs I think a wish list is much more important, cause you'll find specs on many other sites as well.
  • A browser app which could be minimized just like Messenger, and Media Player. In fact, the capability to hide any running application and move out to other applications. The number of concurrent user applications can be limited.
  • S60 like home key, which would make switching between applications much easier.
  • Pop up alerts about new call and SMS on PC when a C3-00 is connected to PC via OVi suite.
  • An easily customizable  grid/list view background
  • A Blackberry style scroll wheel.
Nokia C3-00 Specs(Specification):
Nokia_C3-00_Blue_Side, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifi
Technical Specs

Developer Platform
    Series 40 6th Edition (initial release)
Operating System
    Nokia OS
Screen Resolution
    320 x 240 px

Browser, Flash and Web Runtime
Browser Details
    HTML over TCP/IP
    Opera Mini
    WAP 2.0
    WebKit Open Source Browser
    XHTML over TCP/IP
Flash Technology
    Flash Lite 3.0
Flash Lite Features
    Screensaver
    Wall Paper

Multimedia
Camera Resolution
    1600 x 1200 px
CMOS Sensor
    2.0 Megapixel
Video Recording Formats
    H.263, MPEG-4
Video Features
    Video Player
    Video Recorder
    Video Streaming
Video Playback Formats
    3GPP formats (H.263), H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Graphic Formats
    BMP, GIF87a, GIF89a, JPEG, M3G, PNG, SVG-T, WBMP
Theme Version
    Series 40 Theme v3.0
Suggested Theme Template
    Series 40 Compact UI
Audio Features
    Audio Recorder AMR
    Audio Streaming
    Bluetooth Stereo
    Handsfree Speaker
    MP3 Ringtones
    Music Player
    Stereo FM RDS Radio
Audio Formats
    AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, M4A, MIDI Tones (poly 64), Mobile XMF, MP3, MP4, RealAudio 8, SP-MIDI, True tones, WAV, WMA 10 Pro, WMA 9

Memory Functions
Maximum User Storage
    55 MB[1]
NAND Memory
    128 MB
SDRAM Memory
    64 MB
Memory Card type
    Micro SD
Memory Card Features
    Hot Swap
Maximum Memory Card Size
    8 GB
Maximum Heap Size
    2 MB
Maximum JAR Size
    2 MB
Notes
    1 2GB MicroSD card included in the sales package(Not always).

Connectivity
Local Connectivity
    Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
    Micro USB
    MTP (Multimedia Transfer Protocol)
    Nokia AV 3.5mm
    Nokia microUSB Cable CA-101
Bluetooth Profiles
    DUN, FTP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP, SDAP, SPP
WLAN support
    802.11b/g

Messaging

Messaging
    AMS, IM, MMS+SMIL, SMS
Messaging Features
    OMA Instant Messaging and Presence Service v1.2.1
    OMA Multimedia Messaging Service v1.3
Email Solutions
    Nokia Messaging 3.0
    Ovi Mail
    Oz Email
Supported Email Protocols
    IMAP4, POP3, SMTP

Power Management
    2.0mm Charger Connector
Battery model
    BL-5J 3.7V 1320mAh
Talk Time up to
    7.0 hours
Standby Time up to
    33 days

Nokia_C3-00_Blue_Side, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifi

Nokia C3-00 is available in three colors, Metallic Blue, Pink, and Gold. The pink Nokia C3-00 can be an awesome treat for young teen girls, who love to sms a lot to their friends. Just give it a look, it looks truly sexy:
Nokia_C3-00_Pink, nokia c3-00 themes nokia c3-00 apps nokia c3-00 wifi

Conclusion:
Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to conclude that... Nokia C3-00 is no rival to iPhone or Android. But it is definitely a nice phone, with enough features for a common user. I mean c'mon! you can check your mails, facebook, twitter, listen to music, watch youtube, got internet chat,  what else do you need in $135? And it is clearly better than Samsung Corby line up. Go get one ;)

Nokia C3-00 Price :

Nokia C3-00 price in India ?
Nokia C3-00 price in India is 6500 rupees.

Nokia C3-00 price in Pakistan ? 
Nokia C3-00 price in Pakistan is 11500 rupees.

Nokia C3-00 price in Australia ?
Nokia C3-00 price in Australia is 135 AUD.

Nokia C3-00 price in Iran ? 
Nokia C3-00 price in Iran is 1389786 Iranian Rial.

What is Nokia C3-00 Restriction Code ???
By default Nokia C3-00 Restriction Code is 12345. Maybe the Nokia C3-00 restriction code is different depending on the region. Would be great if you can search some forums about Nokia C3-00 restriction code in your region and post the info in comments.

I hope you find this personal Nokia C3-00 review very useful.

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Say hello to World's First 23 Inch... full HD... Naked Eye... 3D Display

Eizo intros 'world’s first' 23-inch full HD naked-eye 3D display

Eizo just introduced their long rumored 23-inch full High Definition 3D display, the 3D goggles free version A.K.A "Naked Eye" one.

Here are the images!!!

Eizo DuraVision FDF2301-3D
Eizo DuraVision FDF2301-3D


Eizo DuraVision FDF2301-3D

The Eizo LCD panel sports a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Intended for the industrial marketplace, the FDF2301-3D uses several methods to bring 3D to viewers without active-shutter specs, such as directional backlight towards the viewer’s left and right eyes as well as a time lag.

Pricing will vary by country, and a base price hasn’t been published yet. But the DuraVision FDF2301-3D is scheduled to roll out during the second quarter of 2011.
3D technology has truly exploded since this time last year, but it still requires the use of 3D glasses for the most part. Will 2011 bring us more 3D-enabled goodies that don’t require any additional spectacles?


Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Best Top 10 HTC Motorolla Apple Dell Nokia and Blah Blah Blah Smartphones by 2010

Number 1: Sprint HTC EVO 4G

 

Number 2: Motorola Droid X

 

Number 3: Apple iPhone 4

 

Number 4: T-Mobile G2

 

Number 5: T-Mobile HTC HD7

 Number 6: Dell Venue Pro

 Number 7: Nokia N8

 

Number 8: Palm Pre 2

 

Number 9: Samsung Epic 4G

 

Number 10: Motorola Droid 2

 

Friday, October 15, 2010

Apple iPad VS Samsung Galaxy Tab VS Dell Streak... A Tablets Post

At the very moment, there are three top of the line Tablets available in the market

Apple iPad
Samsung Galaxy Tab
And Dell Streak

iPad Specs

Display

  • 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Capacity

  • 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive

Processor

  • 1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip

Battery and power4

  • Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Wireless and cellular

Wi-Fi model
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
Wi-Fi + 3G model
  • UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • Data only2
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
 Dell Streak Specs
  • Carrier: AT&T
  • OS: Android 1.6
  • Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon (QSD 8250)
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Storage: 2 GB built-in, plus 16 GB micro-SD (expandable to 32 GB)
  • Display: 5-inch WVGA, 800×480 pixels, Gorilla Glass
  • Battery: Lithium Ion 1530 mAh
  • Ports: 30-pin to USB
  • Weight: 7.7 oz
  • Dimensions: 6.0(h) x 3.1(w) x 0.4(d) inches
  • Camera: 5.0 megapixel (rear) with autofocus; VGA front-facing
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, GPS, e-compass
  • Keyboard: 49-key virtual keyboard (including number pad)
  • Networks: UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz;
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g; Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
  • Tethering: Not available
  • Price: $300 (with 2-year contract); $550 without a contract
Samsung Galaxy Tab Specs

  • 7-inch TFT touchscreen display (1024 by 600 pixels resolution)
  • Weight of 13 ounces, or “about the weight of an unopened can of soda.”
  • Thanks to its lithe figure, it fits into the back pocket of your jeans, or the inside pocket of a blazer.
  • It runs on the Google Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system.
  • Thanks to Android 2.2, it supports Adobe Flash 10.1
  • It has two cameras: a 3-megapixel one on the back (with flash, DVD-quality video) and a 1.3-megapixel one on the front for videoconferencing and chat functionality.
  • It uses a 1GHz Hummingbird processor
  • It has 16 gigabytes of on-board memory. It’s also expandable
  • It supports DLNA sharing and streaming among supported devices (TVs, laptops)
  • It carries a battery that’s rated for 7 hours of video playback.
  • A Wi-Fi-only model is coming “in the near future.”
  • Optional accessories include an external keyboard, docking station with HDMI port and a car dock.
  • Audio and video content comes via Samsung’s new Media Hub.
  • It’s available on all four U.S. carriers: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile.
And Here's a comparison between Galaxy Tab and iPad


Samsung stressed the ease in which applications could be formatted for the Tab without lots of additional coding, but the size suggests that the device may be more appropriate for the things users do with smartphones and the iPod touch — web browsing, game-playing, news reading via apps — versus the things the iPad hints at doing in the future, such as reading full-bleed magazines, interacting with textbooks and creating content.

All in all, versatility is one of the things that makes the iPad great. You can use it to read big PDFs, look at business reports and dashboards, view video clips, quickly scan through emails and calendars, and pull up full Web pages - all in the palm of your hand. The problem is that the iPad is not necessarily fantastic at any one function. As a result, the iPad and other touch tablets like it will need to make the ROI case to businesses and IT departments based on ease-of-use, which could possibly save on training and troubleshooting, for example.

 The Dell Streak has two things going for it: 1.) It’s technically the first Android tablet from one of the big PC vendors so it has first-mover advantage, and 2.) When you get it your hands, it feels very usable and likeable. But, the Dell Streak is much more like a smartphone than a tablet and when you compare it to the other top-of-the-line smartphones, it becomes much less attractive. If you really want an Android device with a big screen that feels like a small tablet, I’d recommend the 4.3-inch HTC EVO 4G over the Dell Streak.



References:
http://www.pcworld.com/zoom?id=204779&page=1&zoomIdx=1
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-specs-and-thoughts-on-an-ipad-competitor/18117
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/dell-streak-review-sizzle-or-fizzle/38210

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Seven new things to know about Windows Phone 7


"Everybody should be able to take a look at a Windows Phone and say, 'I can represent me in this device,'" at Monday's formal unveiling of Windows Phone 7 Ballmer explained.
Windows_Mobile border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kA2dloVQOBA/TLTCqFFKj3I/AAAAAAAAAp0/vVYZBn5L9Cw/s144/Windows-Mobile.png" />To that end, there are nine Windows Phone 7 devices that will be available in the U.S., from manufacturers Dell, HTC, Samsung, and LG. "You see phones with keyboards," Ballmer said, gesturing to a row of all nine devices in front of him. "You see phones like the LG phones that can play to TV, you'll see super beautiful screens like the beautiful screen on this Samsung...very large screen as you see on this HTC device right here and of course rugged, for-the-hardest-use-type phones like this Dell device."
Close ties to existing Microsoft products, from Bing search to Bing Maps to Xbox games (including an EA Mobile partnership to bring Xbox Live-enabled games to the phone) and Zune music, were played up too, as was a tight integration with Facebook

Seven new things to know about Windows Phone 7

1. When can I buy a Windows Phone 7 in the U.S.?
 One model — the Samsung Focus on AT&T, will be available on November 8. “A few weeks” later, expect the LG Quantum and HTC Surround (both on AT&T). T-mobile officials said the HTC HD7 will be available in “mid-November.” There will be nine WP7 models available in the U.S. by November, Microsoft officials said.

Dell Venue Pro

With a 4.1" AMOLED display coupled with a built-in portrait keyboard, The Dell Venue Pro is designed both for productivity and entertainment.

Features include:

    dell_venue_sm
  • 4.1" 800x480 AMOLED touchscreen with Gorilla® Glass
  • 121.6 mm x 64.4 mm x 14.9 mm
  • 191g
  • 1GB Flash ROM + 512MB DDR SDRAM. 8GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz
  • Battery life - Talk time: 3 hrs/Standby: 336 hrs
  • 5MP camera / 720p HD video
  • Vertical slide out qwerty
Learn More     Click for hi-res image

2. Is Verizon on board with Windows 7 for sure?
Yes (in spite of the Kin debaucle). Verizon and Sprint are both on tap to offer Windows Phone 7 devices some time in 2011, according to a brief mention in Microsoft’s press release.

HTC HD7

The HTC HD7 offers high-fidelity surround sound and a large 4.3" screen to provide great experiences with music, video and gaming.

Features include:

    HTC_HD7_sm
  • 4.3", 800x480 touchscreen
  • 4.8" x 2.68" x 0.44"
  • 162g
  • 512MB ROM/576MB RAM/8GB internal storage
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz
  • Battery life:
    • WCDMA - Talk time: 320 min/Standby: 320 hrs
    • GSM - Talk time: 380 min/Standby: 310 hrs
  • 5MP camera with flash
  • HD 720p video
  • Kickstand
  • Widescreen phone with Surround Sound


3. Who is the target audience for these phones?
the main target is the feature phone user. There are a lot more of those folks out there who aren’t wedded to a particular smartphone platform/carrier yet. The question is — as it was with the discontinued Kin — will these users be willing to pay $200-plus for a smartphone. (That’s the price AT&T has said it will charge for its first three Windows Phone 7 phones.)

HTC 7 Mozart

The HTC 7 Mozart offers high fidelity sound for a richer listening and viewing experience, along with a powerful 8MP camera with Xenon flash.

Features include:

    HTC_HD7_sm
  • 3.7", 800x480 touchscreen
  • 4.69" x 2.37" x 0.47"
  • 130g
  • 512MB ROM/576MB RAM/8GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz
  • Battery life:
    • WCDMA - Talk time: 330 min/Standby: 435 hrs
    • GSM - Talk time: 405 min/Standby: 360 hrs
  • 8 MP camera + Xenon flash
  • 720p HD video
  • SRS WOW HD™ sound

 

4. If I already subsubscribe to ZunePass, do I need to buy another subscription for my Windows Phone 7 device?
No. The same ZunePass subscription, activated by the same Windows Live ID, that works on your media player or Xbox will work on Windows Phone 7. If you don’t want to subscribe to the $15-per-month ZunePass, you’ll still be able to buy individual songs, movies and TV shows for your phone via ZunePass. You also will be able to get music/video content from third-party providers, including Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, Spotify and more on Windows Phone 7s. 

HTC Surround

The HTC 7 Surround is designed to entertain with a fold out kickstand for hands-free viewing, and a slide out the speaker lets you share music and videos with friends in virtual surround sound.

Features include:

    HTC_Surround_sm
  • 3.6" touchscreen
  • 4.71" x 2.42" x 0.51"
  • 165g
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz
  • Battery life:
    • WCDMA - Talk time: 250 min/Standby: 255 hrs
    • GSM - Talk time: 240 min/Standby: 255 hrs
  • 5MP camera + flash
  • 720p HD video
  • Slide out Yamaha speaker + SRS + Dolby surround sound
  • Kickstand
 
 5. Can I get turn-by-turn directions on Windows Phone 7?
Windows Phone 7 does not offer voice-cued turn-by-turn navigation out of the box. However, it may be available as an additional service through Windows Phone Marketplace or our mobile operator partners, according to the Softies.

HTC 7 Trophy

With the vivid 3.8" screen, HTC 7 Trophy sits comfortably in your hand and performs perfectly playing games on Xbox Live.

Features include:
  • 3.8", 800x480 touchscreen
  • 4.67" x 2.42" x 0.47"
  • 140g
  • 512MB ROM/576MB RAM/8GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz
  • Battery life:
    • WCDMA - Talk time: 330 min/Standby: 435 hrs
    • GSM - Talk time: 405 min/Standby: 360 hrs
  • 5MP camera / 720p HD video


6. What’s really there for business users in version one of the phones?
 The Office hub is the synchronization point for business users who want to review (and do some light edits) to documents. Office Mobile — a version of Microsoft’s core Office apps for WP7 is the centerpiece. OneNote is the primary/default app for the hub and it may be pinned to a user’s interface as a Tile. SharePoint synchronization is built into the Office Hub release, allowing users to read (but not check out) documents stored on their SharePoint servers at the office.

LG Optimus 7

Share multimedia files with other digital devices and use the augmented reality application to connect to a world of information. A voice-to-text feature allows communication without the need to type.

Features include:

  • 3.8" touchscreen
  • 125 mm x 59.8 mm x 11.5 mm
  • 157g
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8650 1 GHz
  • Battery life - Talk time: 8 hrs/Standby: 179 hrs
  • 5 mp camera / 720p HD video
  • Media Sharing (DLNA)
  • Augmented Reality
  • Speech to Text
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7. What’s next? When’s Windows Phone 8 coming
Microsoft officials said today there will be an update coming to Windows Phone 7 users in “early 2011″ that will provide copy-and-paste functionality.

LG Quantum/Optimus 7Q

The LG Quantum offers a horizontal QWERTY keypad designed for productivity. The phone also includes DLNA multimedia sharing, an augmented reality application and voice recognition.

Features include:

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  • 3.5", 800x480 touchscreen
  • 119.5 mm x 59.5 mm x 15.22 mm
  • 185g
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8650 1 GHz
  • Battery life - Talk time: 7 hrs/Standby: 466 hrs
  • 5MP camera / 720p HD video
  • Horizontal qwerty
  • DLNA
  • Augmented Reality
  • Speech to text


Samsung Focus

Thin and light, the Samsung Focus offers a 4.0" Super AMOLED display and a 5 pm camera with enhanced photo options such as panorama, smile detector, Lomo mode, Add Me, and BeautyShot.
Features include:
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  • 4.0", 480x800 Super AMOLED screen
  • 4.82" x 2.53" x 0.43"
  • 110g
  • 512MB RAM/1GB Flash/8GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz
  • Battery life - Talk time: 3 hrs/Standby: 250 hrs
  • 5MP camera/720p HD video

Samsung Omnia 7

With a 4.0" SUPER AMOLED display and thin, light design the Samsung Omnia 7 is great for gaming with Xbox LIVE, listening to Zune music and watching videos.

Features include:

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  • 4.0", 480x800 Super AMOLED screen
  • 4.82" x 2.53" x 0.43"
  • 119g
  • 512MB RAM/1GB Flash/8GB internal storage
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz
  • Battery life - Talk time: 3 hrs/Standby: 250 hrs
  • 5MP camera/720p HD video



Links:
  1. http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/seven-new-things-to-know-about-windows-phone-7/7636?tag=nl.e539
  2. http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/glance.aspx
  3. http://www.zdnetasia.com/windows-phone-7-debuts-one-phone-won-t-rule-them-all-62203604.htm