2006-03-13T21:13:00.000-08:00

CES: Maybe My New Cell Phone

Met the Samsung folks at DigitalLife and those guys just can't stop making cell phones. Fortunately, this time wasn't like when I was in their goofy showroom in NYC where 80% of what you see isn't available in the U.S. Everything on the display table here is or will shortly be available stateside, including two phones that may well take the place of my present talk clunker.

The i830 and the i730 are practically clones of each other: Both are based on Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC 2nd Edition with big color screens and slide-down QUERTY keyboards. Both do Bluetooth and EVDO, do full stereo speaker sound with 3D sound support and use Windows Media Player as the "bundled" MP3 player. Both have speakerphones, 64MB/128MB flash memory and both can seriously expand memory and file storage using SD expansion cards.

Where they differ is only in connectivity. The i830 is a quad-band phone, so it's usable worldwide. The i730 doesn't support that, but it does do WiFi. Supposedly it'll also cost a bit less than the i830. (You won't see either one of these in broad availability till then end of January.) I handled both of these bad boys and they seemed solidly made phones--though oviously a mite pricey, but who cares? I'm on a gadget binge.

I haven't checked out the Treo 700 yet--that's tomorrow--but so far these things are serious contenders.

2005-12-26T21:19:00.000-08:00

Motorola C975 Unlocked GSM
3G fanatics look out! The Motorola C975 has arrived merging the latest multi-media technology including: 1.9 inch color display, VGA camera with 4x zoom, video streaming, capture, download and playback. Cutting-edge 3G technology and global roaming ensure that you keep in touch and in style. Designed with both extreme speed and affordability, this sleek silver candybar mobile comes standard with 2-way video calling abilities, high quality audio to pump up MP3 musical ringtones and an external memory card to make sure that that photos, video clips and games can be saved and retrieved without tipping storage limits. A built-in speakerphone, quick and easy syncing capabilities and advanced messaging put the icing on this powerful, little wonder. Catch it when you can.

3G Fun for Everyone
Rapid information seekers will be delighted at the broadband-like speeds that enable them to take advantage of the latest and greatest in mobile applications, from downloading to sharing multi-media files. Coupled with WCDMA, tri-band GSM/GPRS coverage, the Motorola C975 makes for one perfect travel companion that will keep you informed and engaged where ever your travels may take you.

2-Way Video Call
A large, crisp display and a built-in, high quality speakerphone make the Motorola C975 the perfect mobile for 2-way video calling. Now it’s possible to see and hear who is on the other end of the conversation – ensuring that you can always connect a name with a face.

Multi-media Madness
When you combine an integrated MP3 player, a VGA camera, advanced messaging capabilities and video streaming, capture, download and playback options; you end up with a powerful tool that you can use to capture and share your mobile life with friends and family. Additionally, your compact mobile offers digital imaging enhancements for tweaking photos and video files as you please.

Fits in the Pocket & the Budget
While the Motorola C975 boasts many powerful features, from the latest in multi-media to rapid downloading to synching and voice recognition, its capabilities don’t bulk up the size or the price of this affordable mobile. An economical price tag and rich array of services make this an ideal mobile for on-the-go addicts.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:

· Global roaming via support of WCDMA and tri-band GSM/GPRS

· 3G technology for broadband-like speed

· 2-way video calling to connect with another capable handset or with a PC using an e-mail address

· Audio and video streaming, capture, download and playback to access the most up to date news, sports highlights, and video clips from your favorite musical artist

· VGA camera with 4x zoom, CIF camera for video call – both with digital imaging enhancements

· 2MB built-in memory; compatible with the removable TransFlash external memory card

· Supports MPEG4, WMV, WMA, MP3, AAC, MIDI and XMF multi-media files

· Multi-media Messaging Service (MMS) to share photos and videos with ease

· E-mail (POP3, IMAP4, SMTP) access and Instant Messaging with presence

· Enhanced WAP 2.0 Internet and Java™ MIDP 2.0 for downloading games, musical ringtones, graphics and more

· Easy synchronization via over-the-air or cable connections to a PC

· 16mm polyphonic speaker (24 voice polyphony, 16 channels)

· Built-in speakerphone and voice recognition feature

NEW MOTOROLA C975 UNLOCKED GSM VIDEO MP3 WORLD PHONE

A Hot New Phone! Wow!

Packed with Features!

Item Condition 100% - Brand new (Item Never Used)
Item Functionality 100% - Brand new (Item Never Used and Works Perfectly)
Service Compatibility Unlocked - will work with any GSM Carrier on a compatible band

Tri-Band GSM 900/1800/1900

Serious fun, serious pleasure! This phone offers all with amazing performance and exciting multimedia - it`s a new world. Video streaming, person to person video, web access, VGA camera, MP3, memory storage and more. Sharing it is half the fun!:

Personalisation/Fun Features

Alert types : MP3, Polyphonic and Monophonic Ringtones & space for downloads
Downloadable Themes (Ringtones, Wallpaper & Screensavers)
J2ME Games : Embedded & space for downloads
Video capture, playback and download
2-way video conferencing
Integrated digital camera with 4x digital zoom
Integrated MP3 Player
Call Management Features

Phonebook : Entries dependent on memory allocation
Voice Activated Dialling
In-built Hands-free Speaker Phone
Multi-call functionality
Messaging Features

MMS (Picture / photo + text + sound)
EMS 5.0
Email support: Pop3, SMTP, IMAP4
Lifestyle Features

PIM functionality
Performance Features

Bands : WCDMA, GSM / GPRS Tri Band 900/1800/1900
Data Features

Expandable memory (TransFlash™)
GPRS : Class 10 (2U/4D)
WAP : WAP 2.0 / MIB 2.2
Connectivity : USB
Web capable
Technical Specifications

3G Standby Time : Up to 150 hours
3G Talk Time : Up to 130 mins
Internal Memory : 2 MB
Colour : Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D) : 53.2 x 114 x 24.2 mm
Volume : 112 cc
Weight : 139 g

Motorola C975 Cell Phone