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LG’s pico projector

LG’s pico projector-packing WinMo eXpo outed for AT&T

Hey — what’s that? Oh right, it’s the LG eXpo, the slider with a pico projector jammed inside. Among other things, the full QWERTY slider’s packing a 1GHz CPU, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera, a microSD slot, and of course that removable Texas Instruments projector. The just-announced handset bears quite a strong resemblance to the Monaco we heard about way back in May — though from the looks of it, its lost all of the brassiness we were so fond of. The eXpo runs Windows Mobile 6.5, and it will hit AT&T on December 7th for $199 after a mail in rebate with a two year contract — plus an additional $179 should you choose to opt in on that projector.

Today LG and AT&T introduced a new Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone, the eXpo. The device’s defining feature is a removable Texas Instruments DLP pico projector, which can be used to share movies…er…PowerPoint Presentations when on the road.

This is an interesting device. Pico projectors are nothing new, but we have yet to see them become widely available on mobile phones, especially in the U.S. That the pico projector is detachable is nice, because according to the photos I’ve seen, it adds significant bulk to the eXpo. The projector weighs in at 1.8 ounces and is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, and can project content a distance as far as eight feet. You’re not going to be sharing movies drive-in style at the office…yet.

The eXpo comes with the usual set of smartphone specs. It runs WIndows Mobile 6.5 professional and has a 3.2-inch touch display. It is a sideways slider that has a full QWERTY keyboard for messaging. It comes with dedicated buttons to launch applications such as the browser.

Other stats include a 5 megapixel camera with flash and video capture. It supports microSD cards up to 16GB, and includes GPS.

As if the pico projector isn’t enough temptation for you, the eXpo also brings another unique feature: a fingerprint sensor. AuthenTec has been making fingerprint sensors for ages, but this is the first time I’ve seen one on a device released to the U.S. market. The fingerprint swipe sensor should please enterprise IT admins, as it provides a whole new level of security for the device. The sensor also doubles as a navigation control, allowing users to move the cursor about the screen as if it were a mouse.

The last interesting tidbit of info about the eXpo is that it will support AT&T’s 7.2Mbps HSPA 3G technology when it becomes available in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami later this year.

LG’s pico projector-packing WinMo eXpo outed for AT&T

Other stats include a 5 megapixel camera with flash and video capture. It supports microSD cards up to 16GB, and includes GPS.

Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition

Nokia today announced the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV
Edition, an entertainment hub that combines mobile broadcast TV
(DVB-H), social networking, music and gaming in one compact 3G
device. With mobile broadcast TV consumption on the rise – by 2012
there will be over 300 million people worldwide watching TV on their
mobile phones – this handset offers easy access to anyone wanting to
enjoy an exceptional live, on-the-move TV experience.

Nokia vice president Mark Selby said, “The introduction of the Nokia
5330 Mobile TV Edition responds to the arrival of DVB-H broadcast
mobile TV networks in new markets and offers an affordable device for
new and existing customers alike. Customers are increasingly watching
a variety of programmes on their mobiles, such as drama programs,
news and sport, for a longer period of time. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV
Edition has the sound and image quality to hold audiences captive.”

Watch TV. Anywhere.
Thanks to the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition’s DVB-H technology,
programs burst through the QVGA 2.4″ screen in full-colour, crystal
clear, sharp images. Plug in 3.5mm headphones for personal viewing or
use the loudspeaker option to share the experience with friends and
family.

With one-click access to live broadcasts, the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV
Edition can pick up the best channels around. Set reminders for
favorite shows to make sure key episodes aren’t missed and create
personal channel lists with Nokia’s innovative Electronic Program
Guide (EPG) for a truly tailored mobile broadcast TV experience.

The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition provides broadcast picture quality
while the headset acts as an antenna for outstanding reception, so no
blank screens or interference during those all important moments.
Long battery life gives up to six hours of DVB-H usage; enough time
to watch three football matches – or six episodes of a soap opera –
before recharging. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition will retail for
155 Euros before taxes and subsidies.

Franklin Selgert, Chairman, Broadcast Mobile Convergence Forum said,
“It is essential for DVB-H service providers to have a variety of
devices capable of serving the mass market. Having a complete
portfolio of handsets is pivotal for the commercial success of mobile
TV. The new Nokia DVB-H enabled mobile phone, the Nokia 5330 Mobile
TV Edition, is a great addition to the current portfolio of broadcast
TV-capable handsets.”

Catch up with friends. Anytime.
The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition comes with all the latest social
networking software, making it simple to stay in touch with friends
via Ovi Contacts, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. Post status updates
for friends and family to follow or instant message (IM) them via
Windows Live(TM) Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, AOL
and many others.

Capture photos and video clips, day or night, using the 3.2 megapixel
camera with 4x digital zoom and LED flash before uploading and
sharing favourite shots via sites such as OviShare and Flickr.
Alternatively, email them via Ovi Mail, Nokia Messaging, Windows Live
Messenger, Gmail, or Yahoo! Mail.

Play music. Whenever.
Accessing music and other apps is easy with dedicated music keys and
links to the Nokia Music store (where available). The Nokia 5330
Mobile TV edition is also compatible with Nokia’s innovative Comes
with Music service – providing free, unlimited access to millions of
tracks. Download free music anytime, anywhere – and keep all the
music forever.

Keep up-to-date. Wherever.
Check out the choice of personalized media and applications in the
Ovi Store. A one-stop-shop for thousands of applications, games,
videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based services
and more, means personalizing the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is
just the touch of a button away.

Mobile TV. Roll-out.
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks work with more than 30 operators
worldwide on Mobile TV implementations. Commercial launches with
Mobile TV services based on DVB-H and OMA BCAST standards include
Austria, Finland, Ghana, Kenya, India, Italy, Namibia, Nigeria,
Netherland, Philippines and Switzerland. Additional commercial
launches can be expected during the next 12-18 month in more than 20
countries.

Stefan Schneiders, Head of Mobile TV solutions at Nokia Siemens
Networks said, “It is great that Nokia has affirmed its commitment to
DVB-H by launching the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. 2010 brings a
series of high-profile global sporting events and this is a good
opportunity for operators to create, drive and bundle innovative
mobile TV services based on DVB-H. In fact, during the 2006 World
Cup, Italy saw the launch of the most successful mobile TV
Broadcasting service in Europe.”

Francois Theron, CEO at DStv Mobile comments: “DStv Mobile has rolled
out DVB-H networks in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Namibia and we are
currently rolling out a number of new networks in other African
countries. Our success has been built around offering innovative and
premium television content at an affordable price while facilitating
access to inexpensive handsets which suit the requirements of
consumers in Africa. The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV
Edition is a welcome development as Nokia is a trusted brand in
Africa and will further encourage television viewers to access
entertainment, sport and news on the DStv Mobile platforms.”

Vincent Grivet, Vice President, Mobile TV TDF, France said “We are
very excited by the launch of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. It is
a highly seducing and compelling device and will be the perfect
platform for introducing both European mobile users and operators to
a high quality and constraint free mobile TV experience. This is
exactly what the industry has been waiting for to accelerate the
broadcast mobile TV roll out, and we look forward to the successful
and fast distribution of this innovative device in our key European
markets such as Finland, Austria, Germany and France.

Vincenzo Novari, CEO at Hutch 3G, Italy, said: “As the largest
handset producer in the world, Nokia’s announcement is real evidence
of their commitment to the development of the broadcast mobile TV
market. Networks, content and handsets made for mass consumer
consumption are the key ingredients for fuelling the market’s
growth”.

Erik Sylvestersson, Vice President Sales & Marketing at DNA Finland
said: “Live digital TV broadcasts over DVB-H networks is becoming
more accessible to more people. In Finland, we have found that sport
and news are the key drivers for broadcast mobile TV consumption
among consumers. People want to be able to watch the action as it
happens – rather than settle for highlight shows once they get home.
Consumers expect an exceptional on-the-move TV experience at an
affordable price, something the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is fully
equipped to deliver.”

Notes to editors:

Compatibility with the aforementioned services may be limited to
certain countries.

Nokia’s first commercial DVB-H device was the Nokia N92, launched in
November 2005. Nokia’s DVB-H device range includes the Nokia N92,
Nokia N77, and the Nokia N96. In addition Nokia enables DVB-H
reception on multiple devices including the Nokia N97, Nokia N97
mini, Nokia N86 8MP, Nokia E75, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia X6
by using the Nokia Mobile TV Receiver SU-33W.

Notes to editors:

Compatibility with the aforementioned services may be limited to
certain countries.

Nokia N900 gets official | BGR

Nokia is at it again. Pissing in the wind with several subpar smartphones instead of coming up with atleast one good one for the US market. These low quality phones may be alright for the Europe and Asian market but will never be …

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Nokia N900 gets official | BGR

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