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BT said to be prepping a “BlackBerry-style” hybrid handset

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 by admin

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Britain’s top fixed-line carrier is apparently aiming to get back in the handset game, as Times Online is reporting that said company will reveal a “BlackBerry-styled” device that does everything your typical smartphone can along with one extra inclusion. According to the writeup, the forthcoming device will “switch from BT’s wireless Home Hub indoors to Vodafone’s network on the move,” and it’s expected to be sold with a broadband package. Of course, those familiar with BT will recall that this isn’t the outfit’s first foray in the sector, but it’s hoping the new handset will fare a good bit better than the poorly received BT Fusion. So, how’s about a picture of this thing?

[Via Pocket-lint]

Update: The BT ToGo is official.

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BT said to be prepping a “BlackBerry-style” hybrid handset

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 by admin

Britain’s top fixed-line carrier is apparently aiming to get back in the handset game, as Times Online is reporting that said company will reveal a “BlackBerry-styled” device that does everything your typical smartphone can along with one extra inclusion. According to the writeup, the forthcoming device will “switch from BT’s wireless Home Hub indoors to Vodafone’s network on the move,” and it’s expected to be sold with a broadband package. Of course, those familiar with BT will recall that this isn’t the outfit’s first foray in the sector, but it’s hoping the new handset will fare a good bit better than the poorly received BT Fusion. So, how’s about a picture of this thing?

[Via Pocket-lint]

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Parrot readying PARTY Black Edition Bluetooth speaker with NFC

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 by admin

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Just days after we got wind of the NFC-ified Nokia 6212 comes word that the PARTY Black Edition Bluetooth speaker — that was introduced around a fortnight ago — will also include the same technology. Yep, a NFC-enabled Bluetooth version will soon be available for purchase, giving owners of NFC handsets the ability to pair up their device by simply getting up close and personal with the speaker. Specs wise, expect it to boast six total watts of power, a 5-button user interface, eight hours of battery life and an auxiliary input for times when a vanilla DAP will have to do. Word on the street has this one landing in the summertime for £79 ($156), but we’ve yet to see any official details on US pricing / availability. Check the full release after the jump.

source:engadget