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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

Posted by Rocco Augusto in "Thoughts Media Off Topic" @ 05:00 PM


Product Category: UMPC / Internet Tablet
Manufacturer: Nokia
Where to Buy: Pricegrabber Low Price Search
Price: $134.99 to $199 USD
System Requirements: None, it is it's own system!
Specifications: Linux Operating System with built in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. 4.3-inch 800x480 pixel screen, 128MB Flash memory, expandable RS-MMC memory slot, USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone adapter and built in microphone for VoIP

Pros:
  • Light-weight, all-in-one, portable computer
  • Plays music and video
  • Desktop-like Internet browsing experience (2 years before the iPhone!)
Cons:
  • Can be unstable at times
  • Cannot upgrade to newest operating system
  • Doesn't run Windows Mobile ;)
Summary:
The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is a non-phone device designed for those who would like to check emails, surf the web and perhaps listen to some music or watch a movie without the need for a laptop. Does it fill a needed void or does it miss its intended mark? Read on to find out.
Read more...

Tags: audio, wifi, multimedia, internet, nokia, tablet, opera, movies, rss reader

Friday, November 9, 2007

Opera Mini 4 Puts The Full Web on Your Phone

Posted by Rocco Augusto in "Smartphone Software" @ 11:46 AM

http://www.operamini.com/

"Opera Mini 4 enables you to take your full Web experience and digital lifestyle with you — everywhere you go. Whether you want to access your mail, RSS feeds or bank information, Opera Mini is fast, safe and secure. Opera Mini 4 delivers several new features for quicker scrolling, navigation and page rendering. Opera Mini 4 is free, so download it now! To download Opera Mini directly to your phone, please visit operamini.com using your existing phone's Web browser."

It had been a while since I had last used Opera Mini. I believe the last time I truly used the Opera browser on my handset was probably back when I owned the HTC Faraday (Cingular 2125). While the experience was always great, I was never really happy with it. Mobile browsing, as always, felt like a chore on my Smartphone as it always has. All of this changed drastically when I received my new Motorola Q9h which came preloaded with Opera as the default browser. While the mobile browsing experience is still limited by screen size the experience was worlds beyond what Windows Mobile Internet browsing has previously had to offer! If you have not had a chance to install this free download, than you need to get yourself in high gear and get to it! There is literally no good reason to continue torturing yourself with Pocket Internet Explorer any longer!

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  • Source: Mike Branscum

Tags: windows, mobile, smartphone, mini, opera, ajax, xhtml, wap

Friday, March 30, 2007

Opera Mobile 8.65 Beta Available for Windows Mobile

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 07:15 AM

http://get.opera.com/pub/opera/winmobile/865b/

It looks like Opera has just released a new beta version of Opera Mobile for Windows Mobile. It appears to be version 8.65 Beta and the files are dated March 28th 2007. I don't know what is new in this release because Opera hasn't updated their Change Log to reflect this new build. Seeing as it's a point release, I can't imagine it being anything too earth shattering. But if you've been having problems with Opera Mobile, you might want to give this version a try. You can download a copy for your Pocket PC or Smartphone directly from Opera's site.

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Tags: windows, mobile, beta, available, opera, 865

Friday, December 22, 2006

Opera partners With Samsung to License Opera Mobile for Future Handsets

Posted by Rocco Augusto in "THOUGHT" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=6921

"Opera Software and Samsung Electronics have signed an agreement to deliver the Opera Mobile browser software on Samsung mobile handsets. Opera Mobile is Opera Software's standards-compliant Web browser for advanced mobile phones. The browser uses Opera's Small Screen Rendering technology to reformat Web pages for viewing on a small screen and allows users to navigate Web pages with intuitive vertical scrolling."

As a consumer, this is great news. While Pocket Internet Explorer has been known to hold its own when it comes to mobile Internet browsing, webpages have always just rendered better using Opera's mobile browsing solutions.

Tags: future, mobile, samsung, license, with, handsets, partners, opera

Thursday, November 30, 2006

New Version of Opera Mini Released

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 08:00 AM

http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2006/11/28/

"Today, Opera Software introduces Opera Mini 3.0, the latest version of the award-winning mobile browser already used by eight million people worldwide. The upgrade available today introduces new features that enhance mobile social networking abilities on all community sites: photo sharing, RSS feed reader and secure connections. Opera Mini is not tied to any single service, so it offers a personal Web experience that can be used to easily browse and upload pictures to all online community sites, including MySpace, Blogger, Flickr, Facebook and My Opera, as well as securely using popular webmail such as Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo Mail."

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Opera has released a new version of it's mini Java browser. The latest version includes a RSS reader and increased speed (which is always nice). If you're interested, you can download a copy directly to your phone using SMS or WAP or directly to your PC. If you install it, please let us know what you think.

Tags: released, version, mini, opera

Sunday, October 22, 2006

FCC Clears AsusTek 3G Smartphone as the Vodafone VDA IV, First Smartphone to Come Pre-Loaded with Opera Browser

Posted by Kris Kumar in "HARDWARE" @ 09:30 AM

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/10/22/vodafone-vda-iv-passes-through-fcc/

"At first blush you might think that this slick little number is an HTC vintage, but you'd be wrong. ASUSTeK has a new model due soon in Europe, the VDA IV, a very decent looking Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone device featuring UMTS, tri-band GSM, 128MB flash memory, 64MB SDARM, a 2.2-inch QVGA display, microSD slot, Bluetooth 1.2, USB 1.1 (uhh, ok), 3.5mm headphone jack (huzzah!), 1100mAh battery, and a diminutive 110 x 47 x 18mm body (4.3 x 1.85 x 0.7-inch). We can handle it. The FCC, as always, has the full rundown."

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The FCC has cleared the AsusTek Smartphone (FCC ID MSQ-1210) and this time the interesting documents like the photos and the user manual are available for public viewing. They can be viewed over here. The unique thing about this Smartphone is that this is the first Windows Mobile Smartphone to come pre-loaded with the Opera browser. 8O This 3G Smartphone is a Tri-Band GSM unit supporting the European 900/1800/1900 frequencies and the WCDMA 2100 frequency. Read on for more pictures.
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Figure 1: Another proof of Opera replacing the Microsoft pocket IE. This screen shot is from the user manual.

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Figure 2: The unit has the typical candy bar styling that has now been made popular by HTC devices.

Tags: smartphone, browser, pre-loaded, with, first, vodafone, come, opera, clears, asustek

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

Opera Releases SDK for Windows CE Devices

Posted by Mike Temporale in "DEVELOPER" @ 05:30 PM

http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2006/10/03/

"Opera Software today announced availability of the Opera 9 SDK for Devices running on the Microsoft Windows CE platform, broadening Opera's availability to include the popular device software platform. Devices running on Windows CE can now quickly integrate the fast and full-featured Opera browser to deliver the full Internet or to create Web applications, widgets and dynamic user interfaces. Opera's advanced Web rendering and navigation technologies enable the Web to be dynamically adapted to deliver a fantastic user experience to a wide range of device types."

If there are any Windows CE developers out there that are looking to integrate with Opera, your wish has come true. Enjoy. :D

Tags: windows, devices, releases, opera

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Opera Releases Mini Update - Opera Mini 2.0

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 07:15 AM

http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2006/05/03/

"Opera Software today released Opera Mini 2.0, the new version of the tiny and fast Web browser that runs on almost every mobile phone. With over 2.5 million users since its first release in January 2006, Opera Mini has revolutionized mobile Web browsing. Opera Mini 2.0 further improves the Web surfing experience for any mobile phone user by enabling them to download MP3s, images and other Web content directly to their mobile phone. Additional features include quick and easy mobile shopping, improved design, bookmark speed dials, and more."

The new version adds a number of new features including: downloading content directly to your phone, new skins, and advanced searching. You can download a copy from the Opera Mini website for free. If anyone here gives it a try, please report back and let us know how you like it. 8)

Tags: update, releases, mini, opera

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Opera Mini for Your Phone

Posted by Jerry Raia in "SOFTWARE" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.opera.com/download/operamini/?partner=nordic

"In preparation of our worldwide launch of Opera Mini in early 2006, we have temporarily removed the regional downloading restrictions. This is to allow for more traffic on our servers as we are scaling up and getting ready. Please note that Opera Mini is not yet officially available, and we may discontinue this exclusive preview without prior notice."

Yes it is a Java application. I tried it on my brand spanking new 2125 hump phone and it seized up. Probably just doesn't work on WM5 devices yet as it seemed to be a screen issue. I couldn't get to the close link on the intro page. At any rate for all you Opera fans here it is. :)

Update: There are two versions. Hi-mem and Lo-mem. The Hi-mem version is the one that didn't work for me. The Lo-mem version does work. :)

Tags: phone, your, mini, opera

Friday, December 16, 2005

Google To Buy Opera?

Posted by Mike Temporale in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 11:00 PM

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/technology/archives/2005/12/15/rumour_google_to_buy_opera.html

"Google has long been associated with Firefox and could use that as the basis for a Gbrowser, if or when it felt the need for such a thing. However, there's now a rumour going round to the effect that Google could buy Opera instead."

Of course, this is nothing more than a rumour at this point in time. However, I think it would be a nice fit for Google. They are very interested in knowing what you're looking at so they can provide better search results and more focused advertising. What better way to do that, than having a popular browser? What are your thoughts on this? What do you think is Google's next big acquisition?

Tags: google, opera

Monday, November 21, 2005

Opera Platform Enables AJAX Applications on Mobile Phones

Posted by Kris Kumar in "NEWS" @ 08:30 AM

http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/platform/

"Using state-of-the-art Web technologies, Opera Platform� is a powerful and flexible application framework for mobile phones. With Opera Platform� you can quickly and affordably create advanced mobile Web applications that give users instant access to online resources such as news headlines, weather forecasts, e-mails, sports results, auction bidding status, or bus schedules. Opera Platform� enables you to integrate the phone�s local applications with online content ranging from regular Web sites to advanced business support systems. Examples can include integrating the phone�s calendar, contact list and SMS/e-mail with your company�s CRM software or reporting systems."

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AJAX stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. It enables interactive web applications. Google Reader, GMail and Windows Live are some well known examples of sites that use AJAX to enhance the user experience. If you have used the above sites, you must have noticed that the sites are able to dynamically update a section of the web page instead of refreshing the whole page. That is AJAX programming at work. 8) This functionality is very important and the most practical choice for mobile phone browser applications. Mobile phones have limited bandwidth and selectively downloading content would seem like the obvious thing to have in a mobile browser application. Thanks to Opera, it will now become a reality. Opera has released a software development kit to enable web applications to take advantage of AJAX. According to the Opera website the Windows Mobile version will be released later. :-(

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  • Source: WindowsForDevices.com

Tags: mobile, platform, applications, phones, opera, enables, ajax

Thursday, September 1, 2005

T-Mobile Prefers Opera Mobile for Smartphone Over Internet Explorer Mobile

Posted by Kris Kumar in "NEWS" @ 04:10 AM

http://www.theunwired.net/?itemid=2622

"As T-Mobile announced earlier this year, the carrier plans to equip the "web'n'walk" ready devices with special "optimized Internet browsers" and now it seems we know what T-Mobile means. It looks T-Mobile will use Opera Mobile - at least for the Windows Mobile Smartphones as we can read now on T-Mobile's updated SDA II specification page: "Includes 64MB Mini-SD card with preinstalled Opera-Browser, SD card adapter to use the Mini-SD card with a card reader". So T-Mobile will definitively prefer the Opera Mobile Browser for Windows Smartphone over the original Internet Explorer Mobile (with Windows Mobile 5.0, Microsoft renamed the previously known Pocket Internet Explorer) which comes preinstalled with every Windows Mobile (5.0) device."

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Our friend Arne Hess over at the::unwired is reporting that T-Mobile prefers Opera browser for its Windows Mobile devices. I like Opera but not sure if it has a really big edge over the Internet Explorer Mobile. What I am looking for in a mobile browser is support multiple browser sessions or tabs. ;-)

Tags: mobile, smartphone, explorer, internet, over, t-mobile, opera, prefers

Saturday, April 2, 2005

Opera 7.60 Browser Technical Preview 3

Posted by Kris Kumar in "SOFTWARE" @ 11:00 AM

http://www.opera.com/winmobile/changelogs/760tp3/?session=

The most awaited browser for the Windows Mobile Smartphone platform has now entered the Technical Preview 3 stage. I have read lots of good feedback from our readers for this browser. And this time I intend to give this browser some serious trial. :-) This updated beta release expires on June 30, 2005 and supports only Windows Mobile Smartphone 2003 devices.

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Please share your experience and let us know what you like the most about this browser.
Changes since Technical Preview 2:
� Fixed encoding problems.
� Keypad shortcut 5 now consistently toggles between loading all or no images.
� Added notification when changing image mode.
� Opera can now be stopped and restarted from the task manager.
� Improved spatial navigation in normal screen rendering.
� Fixed memory leaks.
� Various stability fixes.
� Improvements to memory usage.
� Various rendering fixes.

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  • Source: PPCW.Net

Tags: preview, browser, technical, opera, 760

Thursday, December 23, 2004

Opera for Smartphone Now Available in 2nd Technical Preview

Posted by Jerry Raia in "SOFTWARE" @ 09:00 AM

http://www.opera.com/download/mobile/?man=Windows+Mobile

"A couple of weeks ago, Norwegian browser developer Opera Software released the first, pretty limited, technical preview of Opera browser for Windows Mobile Smartphone 2003. Today Opera today released the second technical preview of its Opera browser for Windows Mobile. Smartphone 2003 users can now enjoy the benefits of a faster and better Internet experience from their mobile phones. This development supports operators' need for choice in OS distribution, meeting their customers' demands for an exceptional full Web browser on their mobile phones."

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I've been playing with this for a couple hours now and I really like it. Using the short cuts takes some getting used to but I think this is a real alternative to what comes with Smartphones.

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Tags: preview, smartphone, available, technical, opera

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Opera Releases Technical Preview Of Their New Windows Mobile Browser

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 05:00 AM

http://my.opera.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=69630

It wasn't that long ago that we told you about Opera's decision to release a Windows Mobile version of their popular browser. Opera has just made the technical preview (beta) version of this browser available for download. So if you're interested in testing this out, or just want to give something new a try, head on over and download it.

And now for the standard "mother" speech: This is a pre-release version. It could potentially cause serious problems for your device and may ultimately force you to hard reset. You should only install beta software if you are an experienced beta-tester. Oh, and make sure you backup your device first!

Now get out of here and go download your software. :wink:

Tags: preview, windows, mobile, browser, releases, their, technical, opera

Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Opera Browser To Support Windows Mobile Smartphone

Posted by Kris Kumar in "NEWS" @ 03:30 AM

http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2004/08/31/

"Opera Software today announced that its revolutionary Opera smartphone browser will soon become available for Microsoft Windows Mobile software. Windows Mobile is a completely new platform for Opera, offering operators, handset vendors, enterprises and end users more choice of platforms that provide outstanding Web browsing on small, restricted smartphone screens. Opera's range of smartphone browsers includes Small-Screen Rendering (SSR) technology, an Opera innovation that enables users to browse regular Web pages for the first time on small mobile screens by reformatting the page and thus eliminating the need for horizontal scrolling."

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Small-Screen Rendering technology looks impressive. Check out the feature here. Will have to wait and see how it compares to the Windows Mobile 2003 SE Pocket Internet Explorer's "One Column" feature.

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Tags: windows, support, mobile, smartphone, browser, opera
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