3GSM LIVE: The new Pocket LOOX T Series - always in touch with your business through UMTS
Posted by Arne Hess - on Monday, 13.02.06 - 14:40:16 CET under 02 - Windows Mobile News - Viewed 18200x Not Tagged
Europe's leading IT company has unveiled its Pocket LOOX T Series to the public at the 3GSM World Congress, which started today in Barcelona. Featuring Windows Mobile Direct Push e-mail and UMTS mobile phone, this all-integrated handheld is a pocket-sized office that eliminates the need for multiple devices.
With Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software and UMTS functionality, Pocket LOOX T series users always have access to their e-mails, appointment calendar and other familiar Microsoft Office applications. And it's user-friendly, with a standard QWERTY keyboard and brilliant TFT
display. Incorporating these devices into the corporate network is
straightforward, ensuring secure and reliable data transfer, while the
integrated GPS makes sure you never get lost.
"It is vital for the mobile workforce to have the information they need
at hand anytime and anywhere, and to have the means to respond quickly when
it matters," explained Peter Esser, Executive Vice President Volume Products
& Supply Operations at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "Mobile professionals do
not have time to sit around unproductively when there are mountains of
e-mails and documents to work through. They do not want to waste time that
could be better spent with customers. With the Pocket LOOX T Series, we are
introducing a product designed to solve these problems. And the best thing
is that all those extra devices and adaptors can be done away with, since
everything is now combined into one compact, capable and highly portable
package."
With annual growth rates of 70 percent in the handhelds market in 2005
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has established itself as a key mobility player in
Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Fast, efficient digital communication
is becoming ever more crucial, particularly in the rapidly growing market for
convergence products. With decades of IT and mobility experience, Fujitsu
Siemens Computers is extremely well positioned for success in this convergence
market. The company recognizes that business users require all-integrated
devices, which over time, will replace conventional handhelds and mobile phones.
Highlights
Fully-equipped GSM/UMTS mobile phone
E-mail push and messaging with Microsoft Exchange and Windows Mobile 5.0
software
Integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN (Wi-Fi certified) with VoIP capability
Bluetooth v2.0
Integrated GPS
Video telephony with VGA camera (Pocket LOOX T830)
2 megapixel auto-focus camera (Pocket LOOX T830)
Ergonomic QWERTY keyboard and brilliant TFT display
SD I/O / MMC slot for backup and additional applications such as an MP3
player or navigation system
Powerful, exchangeable battery
Pocket LOOX Software Suite (includes Connection Manager software from
Fujitsu Siemens Computers for easy WLAN access)
The new high-end handhelds will arrive at shops in July for prices of
approximately 700 Euro.
Never had a WM machine before, and waiting for this device to be released.. But, can anyone tell me though, how bad the 240X240 resolution is in general? Does it ruin the whole Windows mobile experience? (In terms of business use: i.e browsing internet, writing e-mail, using Tomtom etc..) Man, if only the screen was a little better, at least a QVGA. Other than that, it looks like a laptop replacement!! (with USB host, SDIO, and everything..)
Cheers..
Posted by Arne Hess on 25.07.06 - 15:45:30
Well, quite frankly, the 240x240 pixel are "semi-optimum" only. While all the standard Windows Mobile applications are optimized to work with such a square screen, some 3rd party applications might not work. Also keep in mind, that for web browsing you get 80 pixel less which means you have to scroll more. However, it works and the Palm Treo 700w has the same screen resolution and also has its fans, so it must work - even if "semi-optimum" (which is my humble opinion only).
Posted by manisa236 on 25.07.06 - 18:01:52
Thanks a lot for the response..
I don't know how WM copes with usually 4:3 sized multimedia files (clips etc.) on a square screen, but I personally wouldn't mind scrolling a little bit more if everything else is worth it. (Should be fairly easy considering built-in wheel..) But again, maybe it's best to wait until couple of detailed reviews come out..
Posted by Arne Hess on 25.07.06 - 18:55:21
4:3 media files aren't a problem at all. You can always watch it full screen but for your you will get some black bars on the top and bottom, you might wouldn't see with a regular QVGA or VGA device. Nevertheless, 16:9 might be even harder to watch.
Regarding the reviews, you can check search the web for some Palm Treo 700w reviews, since that device is also supporting 240x240 only. I remember there are some good one available, with some screenshots which might give you an even better impression.
Europe's leading IT company has unveiled its Pocket LOOX T Series to the public at the 3GSM World Congress, which started today in Barcelona. Featuring Windows Mobile Direct Push e-mail and UMTS mobile phone, this all-integrated handheld is a pocket-sized office that eliminates the need for multiple devices.
