It’s pretty amazing, really.  The lightweight (1.8 ounces) LG Mobile Projector has a projection distance of eight feet which will allow people to project videos and slideshows onto walls.  It won’t be quite as sleek as regular cell phones but some people will be willing to put up with the extra bulk for such a cool phone.

I can see so many business types with this thing tied to their hip or in their briefcase.  It has a 1 Ghz processor which should make file transfers pretty quick.  It also features “Smart Sensor” which uses fingerprint recognition instead of pass codes and pin numbers.

Here are some more details:

• Full QWERTY keyboard
• 5 megapixel camera
• 3.2-inch touchscreen
• 16GB of memory with a microSD card
• Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional

The eXpo is $199.99 after the mail-in rebate.  You will probably have to sign a two-year contract as well.

image: AT&T

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Now, people aren’t buying desktops like they used to.  I still have three in my home and I have no plans of replacing them (although, there are also three laptops in my house as well) but I’m also aware of the fact that there are times when something more portable would be best. 

I never really got into the Blackberry thing but yesterday my husband and I were looking at netbooks because we are often on the road but we need to be able to check email and possibly blog. 

Dell seems to realize that more and more people are thinking that way and they have chosen to make their transition into the smartphone business.  They have confirmed that they will be offering an Android-based Mini 3i Smartphone but, as I read on Hot Hardware, the actual details about the device are scant.

image: Dell

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First things first, though – this is NOT a Smartphone.  It’s a Smartwatch.  Make sure you don’t get your expectations up too high.  I think it was a little risky for them to choose a name like that but maybe they are hoping the confusion will result in people buying this thing under false pretences.

The Smartwatch is designed to be a companion to your Blackberry Smartphone by notifying you about any incoming Blackberry messages or events.

The watch features interchangeable wrist bands, a battery that can last up to four days (but can be recharged in 30 minutes using a standard microUSB cable) and receives firmware updates wirelessly.  For more information, visit the inPulse FAQ page.

image: inPulse

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The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 is expected to launch very soon. The “Bold” series has garnered a high fanfare, mainly because of its ease of use. The new Bold 9700 will become even more user friendly, replacing the “Pearl” with an optical pad similar to the Mac compatible 8520 launched earlier this quarter.

The new 9700 will feature a 3.2MP camera and voice calls via WiFi. Essentially it is the same BlackBerry we’ve come to love. Is this bad? RIM is turning into a Nokia with their release of very similar spec phones.

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ACER DX900 (Php 29,990.00) – Dual SIM Windows Mobile device

ACER DX650 (Php 24,990.00) – Dual face (numerical keypad and touch screen)

ACER X960 (Php 28,990.00) – High end HSPA connectivity

ACER F900 (Php 35,990.00) – 3.8 inch touch screen

ACER M900 (Php 39,990.00) – high end device with QWERTY keyboard

[image c/o AMPR / ACER PH]

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ACER unveiled their new line of smartphone handhelds today. One of their proprietary features is the addition of the new ACER Shell GUI that goes above Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 (after Q2 device releases). The technology emulates the touch scroll functions HTC and the iPhone have come out with. The head of ACER’s list of devices is actually the tail end for Glofiish with their SPB Shell UI. ACER merely upgraded the response time and virtual desktop features as seen in the photos above.

[photos c/o author]

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The Garmin nuviphone can actually be a serious consideration for mobile phone users who want something kick ass huge. Imagine a 3.5 inch screen, hefty form factor, HSDPA, and GPS navigation maps. The nuviphone announces Garmin’s take on the mobile phone industry, which really tells more about how they want to bring their GPS navigation experience down to the mobile phone user. If you’ve used Garmin products before, you’ll definitely take a second look at this device.

Again, Garmin should heavily consider third party application support rather than remain in a closed platform. Killer device? We’ll see when they launch this in Q3 2008.

The phone seems to be a direct competitor to the N95. And the iPhone. But heck, everything competes with the iPhone nowadays. The nuviphone will be announced at the Barcelona 3GSM this coming February.

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We’ve previously talked about the Verzio Duplii and Twinn, one of the more elegant dual SIM solutions to come out in Asia. At CES 2008, we are seeing dual SIM smartphones – like this one from Haier. Although there is already a big advantage in using dual SIM cards for regular phones, having two SIM cards for smartphones offer an additional value – you see, not all mobile phone plans are made the same. Having dual SIMs allows you to choose which number to use for data and for calls. By competence, some carriers usually offer better data plans than free calls and SMS while the other half offer the exact opposite.

Should telcos take this new development into account in the future of brand planning? Telcos have always built their brand around lock in exclusivity which actually get circumvented with unlocking software. I’m not sure how common this was in the US before the proliferation of the iPhone, but in Asia, it was pretty much an open secret. I think telcos should start bending down towards non-exclusive post paid line deals.

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Resembling much of the Palm Tungsten W of old, the ASUS M530w is a thumb board navigation smartphone that seems to make sense, just from looking at the real estate. It comes with a nfastastic array of connectivity options including Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11b/g which is really a staple in today’s market for enterprise phones.

The main selling point of the ASUS M530w is its suggested retail price which of late has not yet been announced. However, it is easily surmised that the phone will be very affordable as it is the staple of ASUS to release good products at very affordble prices. Stay tuned for this phone – it’s a good buy in spite of its lack of HSDPA.

Photo courtesy of CNET.

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You know, this kinda reminds me of the BenQ-Siemens P50. Interestingly enough, the ASUS P750 looks like an all around solid smartphone. Running on Windows Mobile 6 (with handwriting recognition), the P750 comes with a fast HSDPA connectivity feature as well as wireless 802.11g. Selling points include a 3MP camera, all around connectivity with push email and GPS.

Announced two months ago, the ASUS P750 will be available soon. For more specs, proceed here. The holidays are just around the corner — this is definitely a good buy!

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