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Verizon Offering Touch Pro, Samsung Omnia, Samsung Saga

Jim Karpen — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:21:00 -0600

The big news last week was Verizon’s release of the Samsung Omnia and the HTC Touch Pro. The Samsung Saga, announced in mid-November, should also now be available in stores. It’s great to see that the hottest new phones are now generally available in the U.S. This week in addition to noting Verizon’s release, I’ll point you to some reviews of these and other new devices.

The AT&T Fuze (aka HTC Touch Pro) and Other New Devices

Jim Karpen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:37:25 -0600

Ultimate Comparison of the iPhone 3G to other Mobile operating systems and devices - Part I

Werner Ruotsalainen — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:59:50 -0600

At last, I was able to afford an iPhone 3G without an expensive data / phone plan (meaning a much higher starting price). Of course, I've been playing with the device since then. See my review HERE.

Device Updates, T*Omnia Includes Satellite TV

Jim Karpen — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:07:14 -0600

I enjoy keeping tabs on the latest and greatest, and this week we’ll note a new Windows Mobile phone, the T*Omnia, which includes a satellite TV receiver. I’ll also point you to reviews of some of the most popular new devices — including the new Samsung Epix from AT&T

New Devices from AT&T, HP, and Sprint; Free Mac Syncing Software

Jim Karpen — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:30:44 -0500

Wow, a lot of news recently regarding your choices for new devices. AT&T has released the Samsung Epix, HP has come out with the iPAQ Voice Messenger and the iPAQ Data Traveller, and Sprint has released the HTC Touch Pro.

AT&T Epix

AT&T’s new Samsung Epix has a Treo-like form factor with a front-facing QWERTY keyboard. It’s sometimes called the BlackJack III, but unlike that device it has a touch screen.

Reviews of the New T-Mobile G1

Jim Karpen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:55:20 -0500

Again, the about-to-be-released T-Mobile G1 isn’t a Windows Mobile phone; rather, it uses Google’s Android software. But in this week's column I want to point you to some of the initial reviews, since it’s an exciting device and another strong indicator of things to come. Bottom line: powerful device, Android software is impressive, but needs fine tuning.

A First Look at T-Mobile’s New G1 and Android

Nate Adcock — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:32:42 -0500

Hot New Devices: Samsung Omnia, Treo Pro, Xda Ignito, HTC S740

Jim Karpen — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:30:51 -0500

Reviews of some of the most appealing new devices are popping up, so I wanted to point you to those this week. It’s fun to see the different form factors and technologies. While devices with iPhone-like touch interfaces are hot, there’s still plenty of action in other form factors and approaches.

HTC Touch Diamond/Pro coming from Sprint, Verizon

Jim Karpen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:31:21 -0500

Rumors are about that Verizon and Sprint will be offering the HTC Touch Diamond and HTC Touch Pro. Plus, there’s a great video on YouTube of the amazing Touch Pro interface. This week we’ll also note a few reviews of the new HP iPAQ 910 and leaked information about the Treo 850.

New Treo 800w WM 6.1

Tim Hillebrand — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:51:06 -0500

It has been quite some time since Palm has come to the table with a new Windows Mobile Professional device: enter the Treo 800W, WM 6.1. At first glance it doesn’t appear all that different than its predecessor, the Treo 750W. But there are some subtle and not so subtle differences.
The new Treo is much thinner, the screen is the same size, there is a Sprint logo on the top, there are two new hardware buttons—one for mail, one for calendar, the keyboard keys have a new look and feel-they are flat instead of rounded and therefore seem to have less definition.