Velocity Mobile Introduces the 103 and 11 Models

April 2, 2008 - The newest name in the mobile phone market is Velocity Mobile and they are making their appearance in style. They released their very first two devices yesterday, the 103 and 111. Featuring the latest version of Windows Mobile, these two devices will allow users to take advantage of every great feature that a new handheld device can offer. The newest version of Windows Mobile, Version 6.1 will be available later this year and we are hoping that this will be the version available on both of these new smartphone designs from the up and coming Velocity Mobile. There will only be minor changes made for this new version to improve the usability for users such as a new Getting Started Center, a newly designed home screen, and a take on SMS, or texting. Several different mobile phones makers are supporting Windows Mobile, such as Pantech, AT & T, and Sprint, so we will surely be seeing this new version everywhere, even if not on the 103 and 11 this year.
With a QWERTY style keyboard, users can easy enter information into their handheld as well as send texts and emails quickly and easily. Both handsets also feature WiFi which is the best way for mobile phone users to stay connected on the go. However, although both new designs will be available this year, both phones are not to be released at the same time. The 103 will become available during this quarter for users to purchase and the 111 will follow shortly after it and become available some time in the third quarter.

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Velocity Mobile 103 VGA

With the current economic climate and the hotly contested smartphone war, it's either a great time or a ridiculous time to be launching a new cellphone. Velocity Mobile as a company are not that green - in fact Phone Magazine played with their handsets earlier this year - but they've only just got around to commercially launching their first device, the 103. With a VGA touchscreen, 3G HSUPA, WiFi, GPS and, as is the fashion these days, a custom GUI sitting on top of Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, we've been putting the 103 through its paces over the past few weeks.

The spec sheet reads well, which is always a good start. As well as quadband GSM and triband UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850/1900/2100), there’s WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 and GPS. A two-megapixel camera lurks around the back, with a front VGA camera for video-calls. Primary input is via the 2.8-inch 640 x 480 VGA resistive touchscreen, but there’s also a trackball (with click-select) and call/end buttons on the front panel. On the left-hand side there’s a camera shortcut, volume control and shortcut to the Odyssey GUI, while on the right there’s a microSD slot that you have to take off the battery cover to access.

On the base of the 103 is a mini-USB port for charging and tethering the smartphone, together with a 2.5mm headphone jack that doubles as an A/V output, and the stylus. Two styli are supplied in the box, as well as the A/V cable, a USB cable, wired headset, soft case, AC adapter, manuals and a software CD. The 103 measures a chunky 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.5-inches and weighs 4.5oz.

Switch on, and the first thing to impress is the quality of the screen. 2.8-inches isn’t huge compared to some devices on the market, but VGA resolution, even at that size, and 262,000 colors makes for a vibrant display. It’s a shame, then, that the default Odyssey color scheme is black, black and more black; yes, it’s unlikely to upset anyone, but it also fails miserably at showing off what’s arguable the 103’s best feature. Odyssey, like HTC’s TouchFLO 3D or Samsung’s TouchWiz, is intended to make Windows Mobile more user-friendly. It primarily consists of a two-stage app launcher, summoned either by swiping a finger up the screen or by tapping the shortcut key on the side, firstly in the form of a four-icon bar along the bottom and then a full 4 x 4 icon grid. The usual Start menu and status bar remains along the top of the display

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ASUS P735 mobile phone

The ASUS P735 allows users to make full use of its 3G capabilities and integrates network connectivity, video conferencing, multimedia applications and many other business functions. With the P735, no matter where the user is globally, they can always access the information needed for informed business decisions while keeping total control over their personal life on the go. Innovative business functions like the Business Card Recognition function, Meeting Planner and Remote Presenter enhances business faculties with the ability to scan and store business card details directly into contacts, convert 3 different time zones to help plan meetings, and control Powerpoint presentations stored on a notebook via a Bluetooth connection.

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ASUS M530w mobile phone

With integrated Windows Mobile 6 Standard, the ASUS M530w is able to provide business users with the mobility and the versatility of a mobile office. This powerful smart phone is equipped with a QWERTY keypad for easy and fast text inputs; and innovative windows mobile features allow users to send and receive messages instantly anywhere – providing vital information for users to make important and informed business decisions. Windows Mobile 6 Standard’s biggest benefit is the simplification of ActiveSync - allowing easy transfer of data from the phone to a server. Even if the phone is lost, as long as you still retain the account number, you will be able to transfer the data to another phone - saving you the hassle of reinstalling or re-keying in data.

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ASUS P526 mobile phone

Asus unveils revolutionary mobile handheld products that are integrated with innovative technologies. Aimed to enhance the user’s mobile experience with convenient and practical solutions, these handhelds help deliver complete customer satisfaction through integration with Windows Mobile 6 and 3G technologies.

The phones unveiled include the ASUS P526 a GPS enabled smartphone, the ASUS M530w, a QWERTY keyboard equipped smartphone and the ASUS P735, a fully integrated 3G Smartphone. All three phones are being showcased at this years Computex in Taipei Taiwan.

P526 – Comprehensive GPS Capabilities

The GPS function of the ASUS P526 is able to plot a route to direct users to the right destination. With a user-friendly interface, users can easily program in the destination and then view directions, the distance traveled, street addresses, and the time and distance left for the journey. With this handy GPS function, users will find it easier to navigate in a foreign country. Additionally, this innovative PDA phone integrates Windows Mobile 6 Professional and allows users to utilize Windows Live functions for instant communication with friends on the Internet, smart searching and smart dial functions.

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