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In today’s fast paced world it is imperative to provide today’s executives with smart phones which provide facilities such as checking emails, surfing the internet, wireless lan and even GPS (Global Positioning System). Why smartphone security is so important is that once it is compromised from the Internet, it also becomes a source of malice to the telecom networks that it has access to. Also as smartphones become prevalent (more than 100 million smartphones w… More >>
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New Window’s Smartphone – You Will Love It!
Sipping an Espresso and reading the newspaper I waved at my friend Greg, a male real estate agent, chatting away on his cell phone. I thought about what a multi-tasking society we’ve become, how I hardly ever sit just doing one thing anymore and neither do most of my friends. We can talk, schedule business and social activities, and eat and drink all at the same time. We’re more efficient for it and now have more leisure time than we used to.
I watched Greg pressing buttons on his cell and got curious. It looked like one of the new smart phones I’d heard about. Greg has always been one of the first in my circle of friends to get something we all aspire to own. He purchased a home first, a laptop computer, an at home gym, a mountain bike, and a timeshare in Hawaii.
Pulling up a chair Greg got this Cheshire grin on his face as he ordered a double espresso and flashed his cell phone proudly. I couldn’t help but exclaiming, “This is the tiniest Windows ever!” To which he chided me, “Bob, you made it sound miniature like the phone has no power.”
“Ah contraire. I mean it is the Microsoft Window smart phone, right?”
“You betcha! So you’re as excited as I am. This is great. You just have to get one. There are only two models available in the U.S. There’s Samsung SCH-1600 and the Motorola MPx200. I have the Motorola model.”
“Greg, is it better than using my Nokia cell phone with its’ graphical user interfaces, applications, utilities, games, internet access and PC connectivity?”
“Absolutely!” While flashing his cell phone at me Greg said, “The Windows Mobile-based smart-phone contains the Microsoft-class user interface, like you use on the computer. It has all the great functionality inherent in Windows. Heck, I’m getting ahead myself. I want to explain why this is the greatest thing ever and you have to have one Bob.”
“Oh, Greg. If I listened to you every time you said that I’d be broke.”
“Bob, this is different. This cell phone will help your business and your floundering social life.”
“Thanks a lot, Greg.”
“Well it’s true. You do need to get out more than just to the coffee shop.”
“Ok, point taken. Is the phone like my Pocket PC?”
“Bob, it’s similar on the hardware side. It has 32MB of RAM divided into storage and program space. An SD Card slot can be used for additional data story.
“Ok. Mr. Technie, you’re starting to sound like me. Now let’s talk about features. You said, it’s similar to my Pocket PC, how so?”
“Some of the features you’ll recognize like the program list, Inbox, Contacts, Calendar, Internet Explorer, ActiveSync, File Manager, Tasks, Voice Recorder, MSN Messenger, Favorites, Calculator, and Games. But, there are big differences with the Windows Smartphone, which make it a lot easier to use as a model device. With your Pocket PC phone and some smartphones you have a touchscreen or a joystick. These Windows Mobile-based units (Samsung SCH-1600 and the Motorola MPX200) are designed for one-handed use. This is a big, big plus. Everything you need you can access by pushing buttons. There are no pesky pop-ups, pulldowns or overlapping windows.”
“So are you juggling with your fingers a lot when use the the phone?”
Greg laughed. “No. I hate to disappoint you, but I’m not some clown. It’s easy to use. Most of the features I just access with my thumb.”
“What’s the screen like?”
“It has the usual Speed Dial, Call History, and but the menu is customizable. You can custom select nine items by either scrolling down, pressing enter, or punching in the number. The Motorola MPx200 display is 2.2 inches diagonal with 176 x 220 pixel resolution. The footprint is 3.4 x 1.8 inches and is an inch thick and weighs 4.2 ounces.”
“How about readability and functionality for entering appointments and things?”
“My Motorola MPx200 comes with all the standard phone features: speakerphone, profiles, conference calls, ring tones, including an incredible integration with the Contacts database. I love how the Windows Mobile-based smartphone integrates with Outlook. It works the same way it does with a Pocket PC. Lots of times I use it for emailing project details to clients. With the Inbox I set up direct access to my POP3 but you can also have set it for access to an IMAP4 mail account, or use AT&T’s Office Online for an extra fee.
“Greg are there any features which surprised you?”
“Yes, the mere existence of a Windows Smart cell phone still comes as a big surprise. But in answer to your question, I’d have to say the audio, it comes in stereo. The Windows Media Player 8 supports MP3, Microsoft’s Windows audio and video formats, WMA and WMV. The SD Card is big enough so I can listen to music for hours.”
“Is the Motorola a GSM phone?”
“Yes. It also uses GPRS and has a SIM Manager,which is a big plus for traveling overseas.”
“Wow, Greg this all sounds great. So, why aren’t you using the phone now?”
“Bob I do need to sociliaze speaking of which, I need to call my date.”
Same old Greg.
Source: Pen Computing
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A Short History of the Smartphone
Modern technology moves fast and furious, especially when it comes to capabilities of the smartphone. Just what is a “smartphone”? Actually there are no agreed upon or exact definitions for the term. Most would agree however that smartphones do more – much more – than what Alexander Graham Bell first envisioned when he invented the original telephone back in the 1870s.
Definition
The smartphone differs from ordinary mobile phones in that they are capable of advanced functionality because they contain software applications that can be run directly from the phone itself. This software is typically open-source, an advantage that makes adding applications as easy as loading them onto the phone via wireless downloads. Today, these devices are not considered very “smart” unless they can accomodate a datebook/calendar, advanced internet connectivity, photography, music and even video capability.
Origins
IBM was the first to venture into the business of offering consumers a highly advanced mobile phone. In 1993, the company introduced what could be considered the world’s smartphone – simply called Simon. Considered low-end by today’s standard, this first smartphone featured an amazing array of features – email, address book, clock, calendar, note pad, and even the ability to send and receive faxes.
During the mid-90’s, Nokia began to heat things up by introducing its first line of smartphone – the Nokia 9000 series. This phone was not only the first in a series of popular smart phones manufactured by Nokia, they were also the most expensive, coming in at 20-40% more costly than its rivals. The Nokia 9210 was indeed the first real and true smartphone due to its open operating system.
Cutting Edge Smart Phones
The 21st century has spawned smartphones that are incredibly powerful and easy to use. Touch-screen functionality has become the norm and manufacturers such as Apple, Nokia and Research in Motion are furiously vying for the smartphone consumer and business dollar.
Apple changed the smartphone industry with its introduction of the Apple iPhone in 2007. Nokia has since countered with the unveiling of its Nokia XPress Music Phone in 2008. The Nokia 5800 is a touch-screen lovers dream that includes just about every feature a user would want. The handset even comes with millions of downloadable music tracks at no cost. Google recently joined the fray by introducing it Android phone during the same time period.
The Future
Could the smartphone get any smarter than it already is? Sure can! In the not so distant future, virtually everyone on earth will be carrying some type of smartphone – devices that will make today’s handsets pale in comparison. Increased bandwidth and speed will allow phones to be able to handle video in real-time with no problem. In the future, these mobile handsets will be indispensable to daily life, used for a wide array of functions, including consumer purchases, banking, real-time video connectivity, advanced GPS tracking, entertainment and much more.
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