Android devices released in Taiwan today

HTC Dream and HTC Magic, the two Android powered mobile phones have been officially launched in Taiwan today.

Here are a few pictures of the official release :

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It remains to see how well these two devices are able to capture the Taiwanese market. It would be interesting to see how well the Magic is accepted in the Asian market, as Magic has a capacitive screen and there is no hardware keyboard to input the text. And, it is difficult to type in Asian characters (Chinese, Taiwanese, etc.) on the capacitive screen. Perhaps, that’s the major reason that the devices with resistive screen are still ruling the Asian market.

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First Android based PMP to be launched by GiiNii?

Ginii is all set to launch the very first Andriod powered Portable Media Player, named Movit Mini, some time in October this year.

The Movit Mini would probably come with a 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 480 x 272 resolution, 256MB of T-Flash memory, a webcam, built-in microphone, MP3/MP4 player, web browser, Skype VoIP service, Android OS, mini USB 2.0 port, WiFi and Bluetooth radios (optional). The price has not been announced.

Its surprising to see the varied areas of technology, that are trying to use, or should I say, “curb” the potentials of Android OS.

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A sneak peak into Alpha 680, one of the first Android netbook

Every other company in the netbook and the notebook arena is trying to be the first to come out with an Android powered notebook or netbook. Last month Skytone, a Chinese manufacturer, reported the launch of their first Android powered netbook.

Here are a few pictures of the device :

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Some of the features include :

  • Operating System : Google Android
  • Display : 7“ TFT LCD true color
  • Resolution : 800 x 480( WVGA)
  • Connectivity : ADSL, WIFI, GPRS, CDMA,EDGE,WCDMA
  • Memory : 128MB DDR2 (up to 256MB Optional)
  • Storage : 1 GB Nand Flash Memory (up to 4GB Optional)
  • CPU : ARM11 533 MHz 32bit

For more details, click here.

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Samsung i7500 official pricing details : $630 without contract in Switzerland

A couple of days back, we had reported that the Samsung i7500 awaits a June release in the European market. But, did you know that the device is expected to be launched in Switzerland, in the month of July.

Also, the pricing has been announced. It will be available at a price of 699 CHF (Swiss Francs) without a contract, that equates to $630.

Here’s a translated report of the original Samsung press release :

“Open is not: SAMSUNG I7500 presented with its first Android phoneZurich, 28 April 2009 – SAMSUNG Electronics has launched the Samsung I7500 is the first among the leading mobile phone manufacturers a Android phone on the market. The smartphone with a full-Touch AMOLED display offers high-speed Internet access to various Google services, and much scope for individual design. The Samsung I7500 is in Switzerland from July 2009 to a non-binding target of CHF 699 – (without contract) is available.

“SAMSUNG has been one of the first members of the Open Handset Alliance, and was therefore very keen for the most innovative Android handset to market.” As JK Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Communication Division SAMSUNG Electronics. «With Samsung technology leadership and the consistent strategy of all available operating systems to support, I am convinced that we offer our customers the largest selection and thus offer the greatest benefit.”

“With Android, we offer an operating system to the user a high degree of freedom and individuality possible. In combination with technical finesse, elegance and a variety of multimedia functions, the device is definitely sexy. “, Says Martin Wallner, head of telecommunications at Samsung Electronics Austria.

Google with Highspeed

The Samsung I7500 features a 3.2 inch wide full touch screen AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) that provides sunlight even with a color reproduction is guaranteed. About HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, access to the full Internet browser, and numerous other Google services like Google ™ Search ™, Google Maps ™, Gmail ™, YouTube ™, Google Calendar ™ and Google Talk ™ at breathtaking speed. The integrated GPS receiver allows features such as Google Maps My Location, Latitude, Google, Street View, Local Search and Route Description comfortably underway to use. In addition, the Android market, hundreds of applications. For example, examines the application Wikitude – a mobile travel guide – information about places at the relevant Wikipedia page, and displays the searched data on the mobile phone.

Perfect Multimedia phone with long battery duration

Thanks SAMSUNG technology leadership is the I7500 with the latest multimedia features. The 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED guarantees high-resolution photos. The Music Player plays all common formats, like MP3, AAC, e-AAC +, WMA and RealAudio audio. Videos are in MPEG4 format, WMV or H.263 or H.264, and play. With Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 allows the user a wireless headset or transfer files. The 8 GB internal memory of 32 GB using a MicroSD card to 40 GB can be expanded, there are numerous photos, videos and MP3 files place. A powerful 1500mAh battery ensures long operating times.

The Samsung I7500 is from June 2009 in Europe and likely from July in Switzerland on a non-binding target of CHF 699 – (without contract) is available.”

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