Bell Mobility launches Palm Pre in Canada

The Palm Pre is the latest smartphone proclaimed by Bell Mobility.

The latest technology is exclusively available at Bell Stores and retail partner locations across Canada. This new product is based on Palm’s new webOS platform, getting several mobile phone applications together in a distinctive multi-tasking environment. It comes integrated with renowned social networking tools and search functions.

For facilitating users, the technology lets user use multiple mobile phone applications such as Internet browsing, sending or receiving text messages, emailing and listening to music at the same time. It ensures that users appreciate this overwhelming experience provided by the service. The device does not involve any complicated features so consumers can easily experience these functions with natural finger gestures. Besides, when the consumer does not intend to use any feature in particular, it can be easily turned off by simply flicking it off the top of the screen.

“Bell is only the second carrier in the world to offer the award-winning Palm Pre, which is getting rave reviews for its uniquely attractive design and revolutionary Palm webOS mobile platform. We’ve seen exceptionally strong advance interest in Palm Pre and have worked closely with Palm to ensure we have sufficient stock on hand to satisfy demand,” explained Wade Oosterman, President of Bell Mobility and Chief Brand Officer for Bell.

The innovative rounded ergonomic design brings enormous comfort to the user and fits in user’s hand or pocket very properly. It is quite smooth and comfortable to carry and use which probably makes it appealing. The Palm Pre offers a physical keyboard that slides out from beneath a large touchscreen thereby delivering faster access to any content either on device or web.

Palm webOS also comes equipped with Palm Synergy which brings the user’s information into one logical view. This facility ensures that people do not get tensed about tracking multiple calendars, contacts, email accounts and messaging applications. Its attractive Synergy feature takes the information out of a client’s Outlook, Google and Facebook accounts which also includes Facebook profile pictures into the contacts application.

The recently launched product offers a universal and extensive search allowing users to find what they need with ease. They only have to slide open the keyboard, start typing for getting quick and instant results. These results are made available from the device apps, contracts and famous Internet sites such as Google, Google Maps, Wikipedia and Twitter.

Palm Pre from Bell Mobility is now available for $199.99 (approx. Rs. 9,703) with a three year contract and for $599.95 (approx. Rs. 29,109) without any contract with minimum 500MB data plan.

(via techgadgets.in)

Sony B140 and E440 MP3 players launched in UK

Sony has now rolled out E series E440 video MP3 and B series B140 MP3 players, in UK.

The E440 is just 9.3mm thick and users can easily slip this device into their pockets. It bundles up 2-QVGA color LCD screen, Sony Clear Audio technology, Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, 5-band equalizer, Dynamic Normalizer, Content Transfer software and FM radio tuner.

The 2-inch QVGA Color LCD screen offers a crisp, detailed view of photos, videos, album art, playlists and other functions while the Clear Audio technology provides high-quality soundstage.

The E440 is available in 4, 8 and 16GB capacities, while the B140 comes in 2 and 4GB versions; both have an FM radio and voice recorder function, together with being able to record from the radio. The B140 boasts 18hrs of playback, with a 3 minute charge good for 90 minutes runtime, while the E440 can play music for 30hrs or video for 6hrs, with an 80-percent recharge in 45 minutes. No word on pricing for the UK, but they’ll arrive in stores from the end of July.

T-Mobile unveils Samsung Highlight touchscreen mobile phone

T-Mobile has affirmed the availability of its new full touch-screen phone. Called as the Samsung Highlight, this novel handset has a sleek profile. It also provides speedy web browsing over T-Mobile’s 3G network. The Highlight offers a host of multimedia features including a 3 megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom, music player, video capture and a microSD slot for up to 16GB of optional removable memory.

Through T-Mobile web2go, the device delivers complete web access. It also provides a personalized home page for easy one-click access to favorite Web sites, fast search results with Yahoo OneSearch, access to live news feeds with the web2go widget.

The new T-Mobile Samsung Highlight should be available in two colors, Fire (orange) and Ice (teal) for $150 when linked to a two-year contract, a rebate and a data plan.

BlackBerry Tour now available via Sprint and Verizon

After numerous rumors, leaks and plans, the BlackBerry Tour is finally up for sale, reports Engadget.

Some of the specifications of the Tour are 2.4-inch color, TFT LCD display with resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, pre-installed 2GB microSD card expandable up to 16GB, backlit QWERTY and Trackball navigation. This 4.4” (h) x 2.4” (w) x .6” (d) phone weighs 4.58 oz and incorporates 256MB internal flash memory and 500mA AC power adapter.

The new BlackBerry handset uses 256MB Flash memory, 256MB RAM (if the Verizon site is not mistaking), a full QWERTY keyboard and a microSD card slot with support for cards of up to 16GB.

Tour comes with the classic Bold design, but it’s a smaller device and it features a landscape display with a 480 x 340 pixel display. There’s also a trackball controller on board plus worldwide roaming support (quad band GSM/EDGE and UMTS 3G have been added on top of EV-DO 3G CDMA).

In short, here are some key specs and details on the Tour 9630:

• EV-DO Rev. A 3G
• Full HTML browsing
• Access to BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) App World (of course)
• Advanced media player for videos, pics and music
• 3.5 mm stereo headset jack
• 256MB flash memory
• Expandable memory up to 16B via microSD/SDHC memory card slot
• BlackBerry Media Sync (for use with iTunes and Windows Media Player)
• Edit Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on the device
• Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery for 5 hrs talk time and 14 days of standby

Sanyo introduces four Digital MP3 Voice Recorders

Sanyo brings its latest offering to the world of electronics with four brand new digital MP3 voice recorders. The four recorders are called Sanyo ICR- FP700D, FP600D, FP550e and FP550. All these digital voice recorders have loads of features which will appeal to users.

This black Sanyo ICR-FP700D includes integrated stereo microphones and 1GB SD card which is expandable. Users can seamlessly transfer files with the included cable. The Sanyo ICR-FP600D has a built-in monaural microphone and external stereo microphone jack. This model is available in a silver hue.

Both the models give users recording time of up to 544 hours with an optional 8GB SDHC card. With the AAA alkaline battery, the recorders can attain a 29 hours battery life.

Four Digital MP3 Voice Recorders details:

SANYO ICR-FP700D -- High Quality MP3 Recording Format (up to 192k bits/sec stereo encoding) -- Built-in Stereo Microphones -- Expandable Memory with SD Card slot (1GB SD Card Included) -- Convenient USB file transfer (cable included) -- Up to 544 Hours of Recording (with optional 8GB SDHC card) -- 29 hour battery Life* ("AAA" alkaline battery) -- -50% to + 200% Playback Speed Control (MP3 files) -- Voice Activated System -- File Edit Function -- Timer Recording

SANYO ICR-FP600D -- High Quality MP3 Recording Format (up to 192k bits/sec stereo encoding) -- Built-in Microphone (monaural) and External Stereo Microphone Jack -- SD Card Slot for Up to 544 Hours of Recording (with optional 8GB SDHC card) -- 29 hour battery Life* ("AAA" alkaline battery) -- -50% to + 200% Playback Speed Control (MP3 files) -- Voice Activated System -- File Edit Function -- Timer Recording

SANYO ICR-FP550e -- MP3 Audio Recording -- Two Rechargeable eneloop Batteries ("AAA") and USB charger included -- Up to 280 Hours of Recording Time -- Built-in 1GB Internal Flash Memory -- HQ/SP/LQ Recording Mode -- Dictation/Conference Microphone Sensitivity -- Voice Activated System -- MP3 Stereo Music Playback -- Fast/Normal/Slow Play Speed Control -- A-B, One or All Repeat Function -- Recording LED Indicator

SANYO ICR-FP550 -- MP3 Audio Recording -- Up to 280 Hours of Recording Time -- Built-in 1GB Internal Flash Memory -- HQ/SP/LQ Recording Mode -- Dictation/Conference Microphone Sensitivity -- Voice Activated System -- MP3 Stereo Music Playback -- Fast/Normal/Slow Play Speed Control -- A-B, One or All Repeat Function -- Recording LED Indicator.