Nokia 8600 Luna - Mobile Phone

Nokia 8600 Luna: A definitive design statement with a touch of glass.
The timeless beauty of glass highlights the latest evolution of Nokia's most coveted phone series.



Full press-release:

Espoo, Finland - Building upon a tradition of crafting its most unique and prestigious phones from trend-setting materials like chrome, stainless steel and titanium, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8600 Luna, which has been precision engineered from the same material that has inspired both artists and craftsmen for centuries- glass.

The melding of nearly opaque smoked glass with unique, soft-touch stainless steel makes the Nokia 8600 Luna as enchanting to behold as it is a joy to touch. Adding to its mysterious allure, a gentle keypad illumination pulsates from beneath the glass case while the phone awaits a call. Combined with the warmth of its glass and stainless steel body, this "heartbeat" transforms the Nokia 8600 Luna from an inanimate object into a trusted companion with an organic, virtually alive form. When a call does beckon, the signature slide movement is carefully balanced to smoothly raise the ergonomic keypad from within its glass cocoon.

"An obsession to every detail marked each step in the development process of the Nokia 8600 Luna. We took painstaking effort to ensure that the experience delivered by every surface - from the smoothness of glass against the face to the warmth of stainless steel in the palm to the superior tactile feedback of the keypad - would surpass any and all expectations," said Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "Even the name holds special significance. Much like the Nokia 8600 Luna that we named in her honor, Luna, the goddess of moonlight, was often represented by the Romans as a mysteriously captivating beauty encircled in a soft, yet radiant light."

The balance of aesthetics and ergonomics found in the design of the Nokia 8600 Luna continues in its well thought out feature set. Nokia's first use of a single micro-USB port not only allows for a streamlined design free of extraneous indentations, it allows owners to streamline common activities - like charging, audio and data connectivity - into a single connection. Quad-band GSM support also allows owners to easily stay connected while they are on the road, while the large, bright display is perfect for sharing images captured with the 2 megapixel camera.

The Nokia 8600 Luna is expected to be available during the 2nd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of €700 before taxes and subsidies.

For more information, please visit www.nokia8600luna.com.

Press photos also available at www.nokia.com/press/photos.

Fact sheet available at www.nokia.com/A4140021.

Nokia 6500 classic / Nokia 6500 slide

An artful fusion of materials and technology define new mid-range handsets.
Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide wrap third-generation features in innovative, highly detailed designs.

Full press-release:

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today reaffirmed its leadership in driving the benefits of third generation technology to the mid-range market with the announcement of two new handsets, the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide. Designed to be precisely balanced in the hand, with large keys and ergonomically correct dimensions and surfaces, both phones have been created with maximum usability in mind. Along with third generation WCDMA technology and sleek, contemporary designs, these new devices feature carefully engineered touches that help to ensure that the beauty endures.

"Nokia is a recognized trailblazer of the 3G revolution and a pioneer in the use of new and innovative materials for mobile phones. With the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide, Nokia is skillfully combining these areas of expertise to deliver a compelling blend of design and technology at a mid-range price point," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Broad Appeal Business Unit, Nokia. "While features like the aluminum "loop" structure of the Nokia 6500 classic or the Carl Zeiss optics found in the Nokia 6500 slide separate these devices from the pack, it is the skillful balance of features and style that will make them irresistible to customers."

Nokia 6500 classic

Instantly recognizable by its seamless case crafted from 360 degrees of anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is a 9.5mm thin statement of unsurpassed attention to detail. As an expression of individuality, each Nokia 6500 classic is individually polished, ensuring that no two phones are exactly alike, while diamond polishing used on the beveled display aperture and cold stamped logo demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship.

However, the attention to detail found in the Nokia 6500 classic is much more than skin deep. Featuring dual band 3G technology for fast and easy downloads and browsing and quad-band GSM for worldwide roaming, the Nokia 6500 classic delivers state-of-the-art connectivity options for the most demanding of customers. A full 1 GB of internal memory means that the Nokia 6500 classic has capacity for far more pictures, videos, contacts, songs, messages and other content than the vast majority of other mid-tier mobile phones.

Nokia's dedication to usability is also evident in the Nokia 6500 classic. The Nokia Series 40 interface, familiar to millions of users around the globe, provides easy access to the powerful feature set, including a 2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and an integrated music player. Furthermore, a unified micro-USB connector simplifies charging, audio and data connectivity by consolidating them into a single compact port. This allows for the Nokia 6500 classic to be easily used as a high-capacity flash drive or to be charged directly from a laptop computer - all with one cable.

The Nokia 6500 classic is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of €320 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 6500 slide

Featuring an enthusiast-quality 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and the ability to easily share pictures, videos and even video calls on a television, the Nokia 6500 slide brings unsurpassed levels of imaging and sharing to the mid-range market. Additionally, the Nokia 6500 slide delivers a refined tactile experience with its elegant brushed stainless steel finish and smooth slide mechanism.

The 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics found in the Nokia 6500 slide marks the first time that mid-range camera phone consumers have been able to experience the outstanding imaging capability of Carl Zeiss optics. The addition of autofocus, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom optimizes the Nokia 6500 slide for creating high-caliber images. Using the speed of 3G technology, these images and videos can be quickly shared with friends around the world, while the TV-out jack allows them to be instantly viewed on any television with standard RCA inputs. The TV-out feature can also be used to allow an entire group of people to simultaneously enjoy the fun of video calling.

Fashioned to stand apart from the crowd, the Nokia 6500 slide incorporates a number of design elements not often found in a mid-range device. Ensuring that the sophisticated brushed stainless steel body retains its timeless beauty, a unique hard coating helps to prevent scuffs, scratches, and even fingerprints. Precision engineering of the slide mechanism means that the Nokia 6500 slide feels solid in the hand, yet moves with a smooth, fluid action to create a decidedly upscale user impression.

The Nokia 6500 slide is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of €370 before taxes and subsidies.

For more information, please visit www.nokia6500series.com.

Press photos also available at www.nokia.com/press/photos.

Fact sheet available at www.nokia.com/A4140021.

Sony CAV-CVS12ES - HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

SONY UNVEILS WHOLE HOUSE HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
CAV-CVS12ES Helps AV Integrators Deliver the HD Promise.

Full press-release:
SAN FRANCISCO (PCBC, Booth #6111) – May 30, 2007 – Responding to growing consumer demand for high definition video throughout the home, Sony Electronics today introduced the CAV-CVS12ES HD video distribution system during Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco (May 30-June 1).

The CAV-CVS12ES distributes 12 zones of high-definition video throughout the home – via a single Cat5e wire per zone – and is fully integrated with the Sony CAV-M1000ES and CAV-M1000NR audio/video distribution system.

“With the rapid growth and popularity of HD video, custom installers are looking to integrate solutions that satisfy the desire for connectivity throughout the entire home,” said Neal Manowitz, director of marketing for Sony Electronics' Consumer Systems and Applications division. “The CAV-CVS12ES adds HD video to the Sony M1000ES audio system, allowing custom installers to deliver on the consumer demand for whole house HD distribution.”

Designed to distribute up to twelve source components throughout a home, the CAV-CVS12ES is a single-box solution that incorporates eight HD component video inputs (up to 1080p) and four composite video inputs with up-conversion for flexible device connectivity. High definition video content is delivered to up to 12 zones through CAT5e wiring, which is fed into a component adapter connected to the display.



The CAV-CVS12ES also features IR and RS-232 making it ideal for integration with a variety of control systems.

The CAV-CVS12ES will be available in September with an MSRP of $2,700 and can be purchased through authorized Sony installation dealers. The CAV-CVB1 Cat5e to component box will also be available in September with an MSRP of $129.

The CAV-CVS12ES High Definition video switching device features:

· Distribution of 12 zones of HD over CAT5e

· Eight component video inputs (up to 1080p)

· Four composite video inputs with up conversion

· IR and RS-232 control

· Designed for and fully integrated with CAV-M1000ES and CAV-M1000NR

· CAV-CVB1 Cat5e to component box at TV location

· Five year ES warranty

http://www.sony.com/news

Samsung i620 - Smartphone

Unwired View has some information of a new Samsung slider smartphone with QWERTY keyboard named i620.

clipped from www.unwiredview.com 2 megapixel camera QVGA 320×240 screen VGA front camera Wi-FI, Bluetooth connectivity GSM 900/1800/1900, UMTS and HSDPA connectivity microSD card slot Dimensions: 113×59x11.8 mm Weight: 95 gr

ViewRanger And Nokia N95

ViewRanger And Nokia N95 Create A New Horizon For Outdoor GPS Navigation.
Topographic Maps, GPS Navigation and Location-Based Services for the Outdoor Enthusiast.

Full press-release:
Cambridge, UK - 30th May 2007 - Augmentra, a leading innovator in
gps-enabled navigation software for smartphones, today announced the
latest version of its award-winning ViewRanger off-road mapping,
navigation and information software, and announced support for the Nokia
N95 with integrated GPS.

ViewRanger is specifically designed for the off-road user, whether
hill-walker, mountain biker, geo-cacher, birdwatcher, or rural tourist.
It offers a unique combination of 2D and 3D mapping, GPS navigation,
sports performance analysis, content sharing, and buddy tracking.

Running ViewRanger on the Nokia N95 with integrated GPS removes the need
for a separate GPS receiver.

The N95's high-resolution, bright and crisp screen is perfect for
displaying the fine detail of 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 topographic maps.
The 5 megapixel camera allows the sharpest images to be captured, marked
on the map, and shared over-the-air via the ViewRanger Information
Exchange. All of England (or Scotland) at 1:50,000 scale can be held on
the Nokia N95 via a single microSD memory card.

Whether a frequent outdoor sports participant, or just an occasional
visitor to the countryside, ViewRanger and the Nokia N95 deliver
capabilities and convenience that cannot be found elsewhere.



This latest version of ViewRanger includes many features that allow
outdoor enthusiasts to locate, identify, navigate and connect:
* High quality multi-scale mapping licensed from Ordnance Survey
* Unique 3D Panoramic Viewpoint display that identifies features
in the landscape
* GPS trail navigation and tracklog recording, with support to
import/export waypoints, tracks and routes to many PC applications
including Google Earth
* TripView sports computer to monitor data during a journey and
analyse performance
* Buddy Beacon to transmit location to friends and family; see the
location on your ViewRanger handset or through the web
* Exchange notes and photos to share experiences of the landscape
via ViewRanger's over-the-air Information Exchange

"Having achieved Symbian Signed status, we are delighted that ViewRanger
is one of the first third-party mapping and navigation applications to
support the Nokia N95 and its integrated GPS," said Mike Brocklehurst,
CTO, Augmentra Ltd. "ViewRanger and the N95 set a new benchmark for
functionality, ease-of-use and convenience in outdoor GPS."

ViewRanger runs on the Symbian S60 smartphone platform, and transforms a
Nokia or other S60 handset into a full-featured trail navigation system.
ViewRanger is available to use internationally with no base-maps, and
with Ordnance Survey mapping of Great Britain. Further international
coverage will be announced shortly.

ViewRanger is available from www.viewranger.com and selected retailers.

For a complete list of supported handsets and ViewRanger resellers
please visit ViewRanger at www.viewranger.com

Yoggie Pico - security suite on a USB stick

Yoggie revolutionizes computer security by launching the world's first full security suite on a USB stick.
New Yoggie Pico prevents security threats from ENTERING a laptop or PC and offers 'titanium grade' security, boosted performance, and hassle free installation and operation.

Full press-release:
New York, USA. Yoggie Security Systems today announced the launch of a groundbreaking new concept in personal security appliances for laptops and PCs: for the first time users can access 13 security applications on a miniature computer contained in a USB stick. Uniquely, the Yoggie Pico, a full and robust Linux based computer, offloads all security applications onto the USB stick allowing Internet traffic to be screened before it executes on the laptop or PC and only once it has been cleansed is it allowed to enter the computer.

Following the successful introduction to market of Yoggie's first generation Gatekeeper(tm) series, which has gained wide market acceptance and multiple industry awards, Yoggie's new technology, the Yoggie Pico(tm), offers all laptop and PC users full corporate level Internet protection from all types of hacking, virus, malware, worms and other attacks - both current and future - while boosting computer performance by saving CPU, memory and disk space.



Every day, thousands of computer users have personal information stolen, identities cloned and work flow disrupted by hacking, viruses and other malicious attacks. These consumers are often protected by software-only security which can be time consuming to install, difficult to configure and manage and can result in different programs conflicting with each other. The Yoggie Pico(tm) provides access to a level of security previously only available to organizations like banks and government intelligence services.



No bigger than your thumb, the new Yoggie Pico(tm) manages the 13 security applications, including updates. It is also the most powerful computer to be placed into a USB stick and is an Intel Pentium level 520 MHz platform. Through the combination of offloading security onto a piece of dedicated hardware and its patent pending technologies the Yoggie Pico(tm) is not exposed to PC-related vulnerabilities as its software only counterparts are. The security applications contained on the Yoggie Pico(tm) are:

- Anti Virus
- Anti Spam
- Anti Phishing
- Anti Spyware
- Intrusion Detection (IDS)
- Intrusion Prevention (IPS)
- Web and Mail Proxies
- Firewall (stateful inspection)
- Web Filtering
- Parental Content Control
- Adaptive Security Policy(tm)
- Multi-Layer Security Agent(tm)
- Layer-8 Security Engine (tm)
- VPN Client (PRO model only)
- VPN (available in the Pro model)

The Yoggie Pico(tm) offers:

1. A hassle free hardware-based security solution - does not require complicated installation and configuration - just plug into the USB port where it immediately begins cleaning all of the Internet traffic running to and from the computer
2. Increases laptop/desktop performance by offloading 13 security applications onto one piece of dedicated hardware
3. No need to install heavy software products that pop up with confusing messages
4. Internet updates on an hourly basis, without disturbing the user or hampering laptop resources
5. Prevents unprotected or unauthorized Internet access. By removing the Yoggie Pico(tm) from the computer all network connections are stopped
6. For consumers, children cannot access the Internet without the security and parental control of the Yoggie Pico(tm)
7. Protection from Web and Mail threats via one simple to use appliance
8. Affordable centralized security solution - no need to purchase and integrate multiple security solutions

Shlomo Touboul, CEO and Founder of Yoggie Security Systems said: 'The growing threat from Internet borne attacks to computing devices and the negative user experience with heavy software security suites, that unacceptably slow their computers, has led us to develop the Yoggie Pico(tm) series. Now users can offload security tools from their computer to the Yoggie Pico(tm) and regain their application performances while trusting the highest security level provided by Yoggie Pico(tm). This breakthrough concept of offloading and separating offers users the best of both worlds - in terms of both security and performance. We believe the Yoggie Pico(tm) will significantly change the computing security market. The success and market uptake of the Yoggie Gatekeeper(tm) technologies strengthened our conviction that the market is ready for our appliances and users are looking to protect data simply, cost effectively and without affecting performance, whether in the home, on the road or in the office.

Pricing and availability:
The Yoggie Pico(tm) is available in two formats: The Yoggie Pico Personal(tm) for the consumer market and the Yoggie Pico Pro(tm) for the enterprise market. Both units hold a 520 MHz CPU and a 128MB memory.

The Yoggie Pico Personal(tm) offers 13 layers of security applications while the Yoggie Pico Pro(tm) is part of a two component enterprise solution that offers an additional layer in terms of a VPN Client and also an interface to the Yoggie Management Server (YMS).

The Yoggie Pico Pro(tm) allows IT managers to control their travelling workforces by enforcing policy using the Yoggie Management Server. The YMS can manage up to 500 Yoggie units when they leave the safe corporate environment.

The Yoggie Pico Personal(tm) retails at £95/$179 (US) with licensing from year two at £16/$30. The Yoggie Pico Pro(tm) retails at £106/$199, with licensing from year 2 is £21/$40 (US).

The units will be available from www.yoggie.com and will also be available from leading PC retail units around Europe and the US from September 2007. Shipping is directly from the UK and US.

O2 Flame - Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone

O2 Flame looks amazing!
3.6-inch VGA (640x480) LCD screen!
Photos via Phone Daily. Click through for more.

clipped from www.phonedaily.com clipped from www.itechnews.net Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 OS Intel XScale PXA270 520MHz processor 2 GB Flash ROM 128 MB RAM 2 Megapixel camera wIfI 3.6-inch VGA LCD touchscreen NVIDIA GoForce 5500 GPU FM Tuner TV-out