Tuxtops

The communicator got inaugurated in Russia on March, 14 at the press-conference devoted to arrival of three new models in this local market. To avoid possible confusion, we will sharply define the codename we will use throughout this review.

"Since we announced Windows Mobile 6 at 3GSM the most common question I get from customers and partners is how the product compares to Windows Mobile 5.0 and what the incremental capabilities are. The second most popular question is - what features require Exchange 2007. The document attached to this blog posting outlines the comparison between Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6 and also show the features that require Exchange 2007 by placing an Exchange logo next to it." More here.

Trolltech Qtopia has been chosen by Skype as the preferred platform for connecting the Skype user interface to the operating system in Skype Certified WiFi handsets and a variety of other devices that deliver a Skype experience.

"One thing that I've been playing with off and on for some time is a small efficient little solution for handling basic Bluetooth proximity detection, specifically for being able to perform certain actions when a cell phone or other Bluetooth device is in range of my Powerbook." More here.

This player has loads of functions and options, from video recording to Wi-Fi connectivity and file streaming. And though its capabilities can overwhelm, it's worth all of its $550 price.

E-TEN Information Systems has just taken the wraps off its latest Pocket PC phone, the Glofish X800. This device will offer several cutting-edge features, including 3G cellular-wireless networking and a VGA screen.

Today in London, Sony Ericsson announced their new W660 handset, a member of the company's Walkman model lineup that focuses a bit more on design than some of its siblings. This is not to say that it can't compete on the music front as well, however.

Vodafone continues to lead the mobile industry in reducing the cost of roaming in Europe. Today Ericsson announced that it expects to make its 1Mbps EDGE Evolution network upgrades available by 2009.

Two operating systems run more than 95 percent of the world's computers, but dozens of systems are behind the 2.5 billion mobile phones in circulation, a situation that has hampered the growth of new services, industry executives and independent specialists say.

The newest Linux-based PMP (portable media player) from Archos is much larger than most, but its bright, detailed, 7-inch screen justifies the extra bulk, according to several early reviews. At $550, the 704 features an 80GB hard drive, a 802.11b/g WiFi radio, and an Opera browser.