Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, Windows Mobile, EV-DO, CDMA, US Cellular
We’ve just sorta become accustomed to seeing the term “Jack” show up somewhere in the name of any North American Samsung running Windows Mobile that looks like this, so “Code” is a refreshing change of pace. The midrange portrait QWERTY smartphone just popped with no fanfare over on US Cellular’s site, revealing a 2 megapixel camera, WinMo 6.1 Standard, EV-DO Rev. 0, and a QVGA display. Coincidentally, this sucker got FCC approval as the SCH-i220 just a few days ago, so these guys are probably lining up to get it to market shortly.
[Via MobileBurn]
Samsung Code coming to US Cellular, “Jack” inexplicably missing from name originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Samsung, Sprint, Windows Mobile, EV-DO, CDMA
So the HTC Snap missed its rumored June 7 date with destiny on Sprint, but don’t count it out — it might still be available before the weekend comes around. Word on the street is that Radio Shack is gearing up to offer the S551 Snap alongside Samsung’s Exclaim QWERTY slider as soon as Friday for $149.99 and $79.99 on contract, respectively. If true, that would almost certainly make Sprint the first US carrier to offer a version of HTC’s latest WinMo Standard device, beating out T-Mobile and Verizon — the two others currently rumored to have eyes on it. Anyone planning on camping out at their local Shack Thursday night?
[Thanks, anonymous tipster]
Sprint’s Samsung Exclaim and HTC Snap in Radio Shacks this week? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Want an HTC Snap? Have £289.99, $481, or some equivalent mix of currency? Then you might want to head over to Devicewire, where the first trickles of Snap stock are starting to flow. It seems they’ve only started with a few dozen units here, and we wouldn’t be surprised if they went quickly — so if portrait QWERTY, Windows Mobile 6.1, and HTC’s Inner Circle technology all get you hot and bothered, you’d best place your British order soon rather than later.
[Via MoDaCo]
HTC Snap goes on sale in the UK
originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, Features, LG, ATT, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS
The Jack’s just fine and dandy if you want a WinMo Standard device on AT&T with a portrait QWERTY keyboard, but what if you’re, say, coming from a Pearl? Odds are you’re pretty comfortable with a SureType-style 20-key layout, and that’s what the GW600 HQ from LG promises. This device sorta made the rounds — albeit covertly — at MWC a few months back, and we hadn’t taken it as a likely candidate for American release, but this slide seems to prove us wrong. It’s got triband 3G, a 2 megapixel cam, microSD expansion up to 16GB, Windows Mobile 6.1, 320 x 240 non-touch display, and a lofty target date of July 6, which might give you just a little more pause before you make that Jack buy. Follow the break for a closer look at those 20 glorious keys — along with the rest of the HQ.
Continue reading LG bringing 20-key, WinMo-powered HQ to AT&T?
LG bringing 20-key, WinMo-powered HQ to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 26 May 2009 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The slide here clearly identifies the Pivot as a “successor of BlackJack series,” yes — but the same slide deck also refers to the Samsung Jackie (the Jack’s codename) as a BlackJack successor, so we wouldn’t put too much stock in that. The fact is that this Pivot is a touch-capable WinMo device with QWERTY, and we can’t imagine AT&T bothering to stock both this and the similarly-spec’d Epix at the same time. By and large, this seems like an ever-so-slight upgrade to the Epix, featuring 4GB of onboard Flash, a 2.6-inch QVGA touchscreen, AGPS, WiFi, and a 3 megapixel camera (up from the older model’s 2 megapixel unit). It also has triband HSDPA for international 3G roaming, but curiously, it seems that it’s lined up to launch with WinMo 6.1 — at least at the time of this slide’s creation, which has the phone pegged for an October launch. That’d be precisely a year after the launch of the Epix — perfect timing for a refresh, and we wouldn’t be surprised if they slipped 6.5 into the mix by the time that happens. Follow the break for a closer shot of the phone.
Continue reading Samsung Pivot, a possible Epix successor for AT&T?
Samsung Pivot, a possible Epix successor for AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 25 May 2009 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The BlackJack II’s been looking a little long in the tooth for a while now, and it’s been made pretty clear that the Epix isn’t the direct replacement — so what is? Behold the i637 Jack (not to be confused with the… uh, Jack), which has just been made official with a 3.2 megapixel camera and video recording, AGPS, WiFi, microSD expansion, 256MB of RAM, triband HSDPA / quadband EDGE, and the all-too-typical QVGA display. Like its forebears, the Jack naturally features a full QWERTY keyboard; it’ll launch with Windows Mobile 6.1 but will be fully upgradeable to 6.5. Look for it in stores on May 19 for $99.99 on a new two-year contract after rebate. AT&T’s already got a unit (not to say that should come as any surprise) and they’re showing it off on video — check it out after the break.
Continue reading Samsung Jack comes to AT&T on May 19, $99.99 on contract
Samsung Jack comes to AT&T on May 19, $99.99 on contract originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 14 May 2009 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Handsets, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS, HSUPA, Acer
They’re no F1, but Acer’s rolling out a whole slew of Windows Mobile- and Android-powered smartphones this year — and another gruesome twosome of the bunch is now hitting store shelves around the world. First up we’ve got the WinMo 6.1-based DX900, which really isn’t much of a looker but packs the powerful punch of twin SIMs underneath its homely shell. Most dual-SIM devices top out at EDGE, but the DX900 takes it to the next level with triband HSDPA on top of quadband EDGE; you’ve also got a 2.8-inch VGA display, WiFi, 3 megapixel AF camera, and GPS, so if you’re a two-line kind of individual, look for this one now around Europe and Asia. Next, the X960 ups the ante with HSUPA and 7.2Mbps maximum on the downlink, a revised 3D user interface, and a 3.2 megapixel cam — it too should be populating Europe and Asia as we speak. Neither unit is going to be blowing minds, granted, but if it’s any consolation, we’re sure there are a few good hacked 6.5 and Android ROMs waiting for ‘em.
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Acer’s DX900 and X960 WinMo smartphones now available originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 12 May 2009 22:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony Ericsson has committed to bringing the Xperia X1 smartphone to the U.S. market on November 28th, in time for the Holidays. This Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered smartphone was first announced earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, and its release date has been pushed back repeatedly.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is now said to be coming to Sony Electronics stores and other authorized Sony retailers unlocked on November 28th, priced at $800 before taxes. Pre-orders for this smartphone will also be available at the Sony Style web site starting on November 13th.
The Samsung SCH-i770 has appeared on the FCC, with mentions of Verizon Wireless in the draft of the user manual. The SCH-i770 is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and features both dual-band CDMA (800/1900MHz) support and at least dual-band GSM (850/1900MHz) support, though it is rumored to support the 900 and 1800MHz GSM bands as well, which would allow it to roam globally.
The SCH-i770 also features WiFi and EV-DO support, for speedy data transfers, and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo is also on board. This candybar smartphone features a touchscreen display with a full QWERTY keyboard beneath it. A microSD card slot will offer extra storage capacity, and there is also a camera on board, though the FCC documents do not specify its resolution.
Samsung Electronics unveiled its handset i700 running on Windows Mobile 6.1 during IFA 2008, which features a 2M camera, Bluetooth connectivity and micro SD card slot.
