Proporta is shipping a Bluetooth foldable keyboard. This one is available in QWERTY and AZERTY models (AZERTY? Why?), runs on 2 AAA batteries, and works with just about all PDAs and phones. Details at http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=982&t_mode=des.
Motorola is shipping the A630, a whole new phone that looks nothing like the typical Motorola flip-phones. The A630 sports the now obligatory camera, supports Bluetooth, has a built-in speakerphone, runs Java apps, all of the stuff you'd expect. But what is really different about this one is that...
PC Magazine has a review of the new Motorola RAZR V3 at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1712386,00.asp. The reviewer likes the device, but states "Software-wise, the RAZR is basically a Motorola V505, which is a pretty good thing". Pretty good thing? I beg to differ, and if it really is the...
Cingular has the new Motorola RAZR V3 for $500 (see http://www.cingular.com/razr/). I am not a Motorola cell phone fan, but this device may be worth a look at. It is quad-band, has Bluetooth support, and is incredibly sleek looking. I'm going to reserve final judgment until I see the software, I...
I am in one of the session rooms at the Westin Taipei, on floor B3 (as in the 3rd level basement) and on my cell phone. The phone shows 5 bars, and the reception and call quality is better in this subterranean hall than just about anywhere in the US. I was even on a call that started in my room on...
Have you ever needed a reminder for your next MAX session (the time or room)? Have you ever needed quick access to your daily MAX session schedule? I know I have, I even once showed up late to a BOF I was supposed to moderate. Ouch! If you've ever been in the same boat you'll love this one. A...
I've been less than impressed with Jabra's Bluetooth offerings to date, but that may change shortly. The BT800 is supposed to feature a LCD display (think caller id), noise cancellation, 6 hours of talk time, charging via USB connection (something I have already for my SE HBH60 using a 3rd party...
Synfonic is another new SMS based search engine, Directory 411 allows searching of addresses and phone numbers and more, Traffic 511 provides traffic information (San Francisco Bay Area only, for now). Details at http://www.synfonic.com/. We'll be seeing more and more SMS powered applications in...
Not that I would buy one (I had a terrible experience with a Jeep), but it is good to see additional automobile manufacturers figuring out the value of Bluetooth support. Automobile Magazine (http://automobilemag.com/reviews/0411_jeep_grand_cherokee/) is reporting that the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee...
I've been using a Sony Ericsson GC82 card for EDGA data access for some time. I was about to upgrade to a GC83 (it's a tri-band, the GC82 is dual-band US only), but not anymore. Sony Ericsson has just announced the GC89, a quad-band card that is also a WiFi adapter. EDGE, GPRS, CSD, SMS over GSM...