simple of blogs: June 2011

THE FIRST NOKIA SMARTPHONES WITH WINDOWS PHONE WILL BE ON THE QUALCOMM

We already wrote about that Nokiaplansuse chips ST-Ericsson for some of the new smartphone operating system Windows Phone. This was explained CEO STMicroelectronics (ST-Ericsson - a joint venture between the company and Ericsson). Mentioned and a second supplier of hardware platforms for Nokia on Windows Phone - company Qualcomm. Now, however, received information from most of the Finnish company - commented on her choice of chips spokesman. He told news agency Reuters, that the first Nokia smartphones running Windows Phone will be constructed on chipsets from the company Qualcomm. However, Nokia does not and refuses to cooperate with other providers: with negotiations. The representative of the Finnish company did not deny that one of the participants in the talks - the company ST-Ericsson, even though that deal is concluded, it is nothing. Recall the mass production of Nokia smartphones for a mobile operating system from Microsoft is scheduled for next year, although the first models can go at the end of this year.

HTC OMEGA AND ETERNITY RECEIVE WINDOWS PHONE 7.5 MANGO

The network got advance information about the new unannounced smartphone operating system Windows Phone 7. More precisely, they come out based on the new OS Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, which means that new items appear closer to the end of the year (Mango release scheduled for autumn). According to the source, a new device called the HTC Omega and Eternity, maybe it's code names. Currently there are no pictures or photos of the smartphone, so it is not clear how they look. True, there are some data about the characteristics that will make at least a general idea. Smartphone HTC Eternity, if you believe the source was a huge AMOLED touchscreen display with a diagonal of 4.7 inches. Also it is equipped with 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. Among other features mentioned DLNA and port microHDMI, the keyboard is silent, apparently, this candy bar with a touchscreen. HTC Omega - a model with a smaller screen, although productive, too, she remindsHTC Trophy. The unit is equipped with a 3.8-inch touchscreen SLCD, 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and also supports DLNA. Both smartphones are built on 1.5 GHz processors. The source noted that while the HTC is not owned trademarks of Omega and Eternity, at least, this information could not be found, so it is not clear whether such models are being prepared. However, it is unlikely the company would record everything it used code names, and the final name may be different.

HP PREPARES WEBOS NETBOOK

The forum PalmPre-France is one of the developers of applications for OS webOS reported that he found in the logs of its programs, a hint of new mobile devices HP. According to him, they now quietly being tested by, and so after some time we can expect the announcement of new products based on the platform webOS - unless, of course, the tests are successful. One of the devices equipped with a display resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, the keyboard (but not sliding) and non-removable battery. It may be, for example, notebook or tablet with a keyboard below the screen (which is unlikely because of the resulting size). Or it could simply be TouchPad, connected to a special keyboard - resolution 9.7-inch screen tablet HP TouchPad also is 1024x768 pixels. The device operates on the basis of webOS Nova Dartfish - perhaps some new version. Another device - keyboardless, with a display resolution of 480 x 320 pixel resolution and based on the OS webOS 3.0. It is likely that this is a smartphone with a touch screen, most likely, not very big - the resolution is low by modern standards. 3.1-inch touchscreen with the resolution provided for in Palm Pre 2, but it has a keyboard, a novelty - no. Until more complete data on these devices, no, not even clear what they are called. It remains to wait for the details.

LEATHER AND GOLD SMARTPHONE NOKIA ORO UNVEILED

The official announcement smartphoneNokia Oro. We already wrote about it in the news when the network were rumors of an impending new product. It really is a premium machine, finished 18-karat gold, fine leather and equipped with a click of a sapphire crystal. At the same time, and specifications are quite advanced, including a 3.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 8 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 3.0, and so on. However, it is not surprising, since the new model is based on a SmartphoneNokia C7and kept its key features. The company reported that the release of Nokia Oro will take place in the third quarter of this year in some countries in Europe, the Middle East, as well as in China. The cost of leather and gold smartphone will be 800 euros (excluding tax and discounts). According to preliminary data, in Russia it will cost 44,990 rubles, while the usual Nokia C7 can be bought for just 12,990 rubles (site Nokia). The model will be available in light and dark versions. Features Nokia Oro.

INTEL SHOWS THIN NOTEBOOK-TRANSFORMER KEELEY LAKE

At Computex 2011, Intel demonstrated a reference design of a thin notebook called Keeley Lake. Journalists are a few resources, attended the event and were able to examine the device and then share their impressions. What they did not fail to do: the network is already available photo and video. The device is a thin notebook-transformer with swivel touch screen, which can be deployed and lowered to the keyboard, turning the notebook into a tablet. In this case, because the minimum thickness of the device location for ports and the battery was found only in the back: these components are made by the display. This prototype uses the new processors Intel Atom (according to Engadget - Platform Cedar Trail). Diagonal of its screen is 12.1 inches, as this notebook-transformer supports wireless technology Intel Wireless Display. Clearly, the company will not release these decisions by herself, to take Keeley Lake as a base, if desired, can other manufacturers.