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        Pocket PC phone boasts built-in GPS

        Staff | Date: Jan 26, 2006 | Comments: 1



        Taiwanese ODM (original design manufacturer) E-TEN has introduced its first Pocket PC phone to include a built-in GPS receiver. The unit's Windows Mobile 5.0 OS, built-in GSM/GPRS and GPS, and integrated antennas make the G500 Pocket PC phone the "perfect all-in-one handheld device," according to the company.




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        The G500 is based on a 400 MHz Samsung S3C2440 processor, and is equipped with 64MB of SDRAM and 128MB of Flash memory. The rechargable/replaceable 1,440 mAh Li-Ion battery provides roughly 3.5 to 4 hours talk-time or 10-15 hours of Pocket PC usage, E-TEN says. The G500 also features a 1.3M pixel CMOS camera and built-in microphone, which allow the device to capture digital images, voice recordings, and movies.

        E-TEN lists the following key features and specs for the G500:
        • Processor -- 400 MHz Samsung S3C2440
        • Memory -- 64MB SDRAM; 128MB Flash
        • Display -- 2.8-inch QVGA (240 x 320) 65K-color, transmissive TFT-LCD touchscreen
        • Communications:
          • GSM quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, GPRS Class B
          • Bluetooth v1.2, class 2
          • USB
        • GPS -- embedded SiRF Star III chipset; supports TMC
        • Audio -- built-in microphone and speaker; external stereo headset jack; supports hands-free operation
        • Camera -- 1.3 megapixels, up to 1280 x 960 resolution
        • Expansion slot -- Mini-SD
        • Dimensions -- 4.7 x 2.4 x 0.9 in. (119 x 62 x 23 mm)
        • Weight -- 6.6 oz. (186 g); includes battery
        • Battery:
          • 1440 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable/replaceable
          • 3.5-4 hours phone talk time
          • 10-15 hours Pocket PC mode usage
          • 150-200 hours standby
        • Software:
          • Operating system -- Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PCs
          • Microsoft applications -- Outlook Mobile, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Picture, Notes, ActiveSync, Calculator, games, Voice Recorder, PowerPoint Mobile, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Transcriber, Windows Media Player 10, Microsoft Reader
        E-TEN did not state pricing or delivery details.



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