(Click here for a slightly larger view of the Hop-On PDA 2001)Hop-On says its exclusive software will allow streaming "live interactive feeds from legal jurisdictions to play poker, blackjack, roulette, and baccarat." Other than that, however, the PDA 2001 appears to offer a laundry list of standard smartphone features, including Office document editing and other features found in Windows Mobile 6 Professional.
For example, the device includes 802.11b/g WiFi, along with stereo Bluetooth 2.0 capabilities said to support up to six simultaneous pairings. It also has a three-megapixel camera with autofocus and a claimed 10x zoom.
Built in GPS functionality is provided, though operation requires using the subscription-based TeleNav GPS Navigator service. This is said to provide turn-by-turn directions via voice or on screen, plus restaurant reviews and ratings and a feature allowing users to share their current location with others.
The PDA 2001 has a 2.8-inch touchscreen with 320 x 240 resolution. It uses a Qualcomm MSM7200 processor clocked at 400MHz, along with 128MB of RAM, 256MB of flash, and a microSD expansion slot.
Features and specifications listed by Hop-On include:
- Processor -- Qualcomm MSM7200 clocked at 400MHz
- Memory -- 128MB of RAM and 256MB of flash
- Display -- 2.8-inch touchscreen with 320 x 240 resolution
- Camera -- 3.1 megapixel, with autofocus and 10 x zoom
- Wireless:
- WAN:
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- 3.6 Mbps tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100
- LAN -- 802.11b/g
- PAN -- stereo Bluetooth 2.0 with support for 6 profiles
- GPS
- Expansion -- microSD slot
- Dimensions -- 4.4 x 2.3 x .7 inches
- Weight -- 6 ounces
Hop-On did not provide information on pricing and availability for the PDA 2001, but said it will be sold in the Americas, Australia, and Asia.
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