extensive multimedia capabilities.
The G1000 is Hitachi's first Windows-based device, and is claimed to be the first Pocket PC phone to feature an integrated camera/keyboard/phone capability. G1000 specs include a built-in QWERTY keyboard, web browsing at speeds averaging 50 to 70 Kbps, with peak speeds of 144 Kbps, and an integrated rotating digital VGA quality camera.
Samsung's
SPH-i700 (pictured above) performs the function of a speakerphone (for hands-free conference calls), and offers simultaneous access to files and information from its Pocket PC applications. The unit's digital camera supports VGA quality (640 x 480) images, continuous capture, lighting adjustment, voice memo, and text attachments with pictures that can be sent via email or infrared.
Both the Samsung SPH-i700 and Hitachi G1000 devices offer compatibility with standard Windows-based applications and data via Microsoft Pocket Excel, the Outlook messaging and collaboration client, Pocket Word, Pocket Internet, Explorer, Windows Media Player, Microsoft ActiveSync technology, Inbox, and MSN Messenger.
Another Windows powered handset previously introduced by Sprint is the Toshiba 2032.
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