News
Issue #2002 - 02 (January 2002)
(Updated Jan.16, 2002)

DEVICES 

New Wireless Devices Make Their Début at CES

With major carriers in North America and Europe expected to roll out their high-speed networks over the next six to 18 months, wireless device makers were eager to show off their latest wares at the International 2002 Consumer Electronics Show. Here is a sample of four new devices we can expect to see in the coming months.

Nokia 6340

The Nokia 6340 phone is designed to allow users to roam between GSM, TDMA and analog networks. 

"As TDMA carriers prepare for the future by building and integrating GSM technology into their systems, the Nokia 6340 wireless phone will give operators the flexibility to allow for roaming between their current and future networks," said Pekka Vartiainen, Senior Vice President of sales for Nokia. 

The wireless phone also features a wallet enabling the user to store credit and debit card information in standard Electronic Commerce Markup Language (ECML) format. Using a personal code, the user can transfer information to mobile Internet sites, making m-commerce transactions fast and secure. 

Danger's HipTop

Weighing only five ounces and measuring 4.5 inches wide and 2.6 inches deep and 1.1 inches thick, the HipTop crams an impressive number of features into its tiny body, including celluar phone service, a browser, instant messaging, e-mail access, an address book, a to-do-list, and a calendar. With optional accessories, it can be transformed into a digital camera. 

Danger expects to have the device on the market by late spring.

Hitachi Java-based Phone

At the CES, William Esrey, chairman and CEO of Sprint, announced that it will begin selling Java-based phones from Hitachi to coincide with the nationwide launch of its 3G wireless service this summer. Subscribers can take advantage of the Java programming language to download games and business applications. 

Motorola V120x Handset

The Motorola 120x handset supports CDMA 1x technology thus making it capable of supporting speeds up to 153 kbps. It also includes an advanced phonebook and scheduling features along with text messaging and gaming capabilities. 

The 120x is compatible with Motorola's new MP3 Player, making it ideal for users to listen to their favorite music while on the road. 

Motorola says the handset will be available by the end of the month in the U.S. 

For more information: http://www.nokia.com  http://www.danger.com  http://www.sprint.com  http://www.motorola.com

Mobileinfo Comments & Advisory:  Evolution of devices will continue for a while. Make short-term acquisition decisions and be prepared to buy yet another model next year.

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