Asus is clearly going back to basics with its upcoming PDA-phone, the P535. Instead of implementing a number pad interface as seen on the earlier P525, the new triband handheld will feature the standard slate-type form factor found on most PDAs. Additionally, the Taiwanese handheld maker has made several enhancements on the P535, including a tinier footprint and speedier XScale chip. Frequent travelers will be pleased to know that the Asus PDA-phone also comes with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) for easy navigation.

Labels: Asus, Pocket PC

At a glance
Max. talktime (in hours) 7.5 hours
Max. standby time (in hours) 400 hours
Additional functions New icon-based user interface with local language customization; loud volume; dust resistant design; dual antenna

Labels: Mobilephone, Motorola

Cool factor: Sony Ericsson's upcoming slim Walkman phone
# Rumored features: 3G handset
# 3.2-megapixel camera; second camera for 3G video calls
# FM radio
# 2GB hard drive
# Slim form factor
# Available in black and white

Availability: 1st half of 2007

Labels: 3G, Sony Ericsson, Sony Walkman

The good: 3G-enabled; sleek; gorgeous screen; full QWERTY keyboard; Bluetooth 2.0; Push email capabilities; good call quality; integrated Wi-Fi.
The bad: Navigation controls are cramped; certain applications take some time to load.
The bottom line: Some design and performance issues aside, the Samsung SGH-i600 is a sexy-looking smart phone that will appeal to mobile users who plan to take advantage of the faster HSDPA speeds.

Labels: 3G, Pocket PC, Samsung, smartphone

The good: Appealing design; bright screen; customizable model available array of colors; roomy hard drive.
The bad: Fixed configuration available in black only.
The bottom line: Attractive, powerful and reasonably priced, the Sony VAIO VGN-C13 is a smart choice if you're in the market for a thin-and-light laptop

Labels: Laptop, Notebook, Sony Vaio

Form factor Pad
Connectivity options 3G, HSDPA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM, USB, EDGE
Operating system Pocket PC
RAM 64 MB
Rated battery life 5 hours

Labels: Dopod, Pocket PC

Main processor type :Samsung SC3 2442 400 MHz
RAM : 64 MB
ROM : 128 MB
Expansion option(s): TransFlash/microSD
PC connectivity Windows
Battery type : Removable, rechargeable 1,530mAh Lithium-polymer battery
Rated battery life :7 hours
Installed applications: Windows Mobile 5.0; Outlook Mobile (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox); Picture; Notes; Word Mobile; Excel Mobile; Internet Explorer Mobile; ActiveSync; Calculator; Game (Solitaire, Bubble Breaker); Voice Recorder; PowerPoint Mobile; MSN Messenger; Microsoft Transcriber; Windows Media Player 10; Direct Push Technology; Microsoft Reader (subject to change by region); glofiish X500 exclusive applications; multimedia tools; utilities; GPS tools.

Labels: Eten, Pocket PC