Oh! the market. Alternative market applications for Windows Mobile

Alternative uses to find and install programs in response to the store's business software - not a new idea that the "market" is for Apple iPhone, AppStore and Android as an alternative to a country market of reference. For applications such as Windows Mobile, until recently there was not, however, recently, finally, there was a program that allows you to access all software that is lodged in one of the most the spread of popular freeware programs for Windows Mobile - http://www.freewarepocketpc. net. We can assume, O! private market customers of this site.

Download the latest version of Oh! market may be here.

Capacity

O! The market is a classic tool to find and install the software. If you're familiar with the iPhone AppStore, Android Market on the market, or Windows Mobile, fully imagine what O! the market. The only difference between the value of mention that in O! market programs are not added by developers manually. In the work shows that applications that can be found at http://www.freewarepocketpc.net. It is ahead of us mobile version of the site, but not as a simple shortcut, click on where you get to the page on the site in a browser, and complete application for finding and installing the software available to freewarepocketpc.net.

Before O! markets need to register and use the site freewarepocketpc.net data, run the program. Then you can launch the utility to control.

Interface

The program structure is slightly different from other similar tools. There is a main screen where you can choose one of the tabs on the latest, most popular and highly regarded (by rating) programs. The selected application window displays a list of relevant pages to page 20 for programs, then you need to scroll the page.

At the bottom of the screen also has tabs, here you can go to the menu of categories, begin to have an application or view the programs already installed. What are the applications are divided into subcategories, such as the media is video, audio, themes and much more. Even within the sub-categories, the user sees a list of family programs to the main screen.

If you open the application - see detailed information. This window displays the number of downloads the selected program, the score (maximum of five stars) reviewed it (if applicable). You can leave a response, and view screenshots of the application. In a separate window, but also provides a detailed description, usually on multiple screens with data at the functional level. Very practical.

Search

Search by name carries out a program, and the word in the description. Use the search engine is useful if you want to find typical applications, it is sometimes easier to specify in the search for certain key words rather than looking for who knows what tools to thousands of categories.

Add or Remove Programs

The installation is similar to what happens in the WM-communicator when you want to install the program files stored on the card * CAB or memory device. If the program is found, press the "Download" button, after which the process of downloading the installation file into memory (cable, Wi-Fi or the 2G/3G channel), when the download is complete, you can install the application.

Installed programs that appear in the tab MyApp going there, you can click a button to delete any application or re-look around, give feedback, and so on.

Conclusion

There is nothing special about the O! market out there, if you think. However, Windows Mobile, the program is now a good time. First, because for many years of operation of many free programs accumulated, many of which are represented by freewarepocketpc.net only. Second, the "home" for the current market looks like WM to be honest, helpless, were collected over a thousand small programs, but half of them is a simple utility that has many alternatives. Of course, Oh! market a lot of useless software, but taking into account the total number of programs available to her, this is irrelevant. In addition, all applications in the Oh! market is free, and there is an application on file to hack and crack, and paid for free software or trial version of the software.

So if you had freewarepocketpc.net bookmarks, and often go there to try new and interesting tools, but now you can simply install the O! the market and check for updates directly from the device.



Artem Lutfullin (artem@mobile-review.com) Twitter Posted - April 13, 2010

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Marketplace for Windows Mobile. Another company

Revision of the Windows Marketplace for Mobile

Users familiar with Windows Mobile will remember for a long time that the application store for the official online system took place long ago. More specifically, the first version of "Six" including market demand, and developers can add your programs there, to be accessible to users around the world. The idea has remained the idea, the version used units of market developers, and users may, if the program is executed and then forgot about it after the first race, as the program of research that is not use it.

At Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, ​​Microsoft has introduced a public update 6.5 and update Marketplace. Quite rightly, when the company called him one evening, and the new "chip" updated operating system, the existence of the application has long turned a blind eye. Perhaps this step was the truth and logic, because the version of the Marketplace, which was introduced in early 2009, radically different than its predecessor, as it is and how he helped develop the online store for Windows Mobile? About this talk.

Market 6.5 - Features

That he is the talk of 6.5, making it clear that this is a new version of Marketplace, which appeared in WM 6.5. This is a separate application, which in some devices, and version 6.5 is already available, but some require downloading the installation file and follow the installation instructions. Some time after the announcement of the new Marketplace is only available for OS 6.5, but Microsoft later made to the program for all versions of the system, which starts "six".

Market 6.5 is functionally similar to AppStore familiar to many for the Apple iPhone or the Android Market, which is a great advantage. There is a window in which the selected directory, the latest version of the software or the other category where you want a smooth look. You can just use the search string, if the program name that you want to know. As in many other applications for the purchase of software, in particular, market, market takes place on the line, which shows some of the most popular.

When the desired application can be found, offers detailed information on it. We must pay tribute to those who spread the software developer, Marketplace, detailed descriptions of the programs do not skimp. Comments must also download the application (open a separate window), and screenshots. The last is not that much cheaper, are at their original size, but it's better than nothing (and nothing on the market can be found in Android 1.5).

Talk about the program can be executed. All that is needed to facilitate the search and downloads, the Marketplace: Research, Division courses directory, news and detailed descriptions of each application to the classification system and user comments, screenshots, filters. More and want to be. However, the problem is - Market Place, as it once was only a few years ago, unpopular, and will remain in this position. Why?

The number of applications on the market

If you do not want to overdo it, as usual, I want to say that today is Windows Mobile 5.0, 6, 6.1 and 6.5, is about several million applications. For comparison, the number of existing programs for hundreds of thousands of Apple iPhone (100, 000, more or less, I think) Android - tens.

And most of the applications for iPhone and Android devices to see their online stores, the Market and the AppStore, respectively. And now look at the number available in the Marketplace program. At that time, the reboot to save the company announced that about 200 (two hundred thousand), available in the Marketplace program. Event for the launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 in Russia last year, half-Russian, Microsoft said it 3 or 4 (three or four) programs in Russian, available at the time, and that this year the number of programs increased to 10 (ten)! Now Marketplace version officially sold in Russia, is about 100-150 applications Communicator, free of charge, the opportunity to purchase programs for Russia, but as the car-selling applications.

If you look at the European version of the market, you find that there are more requests, of course, the account goes to a thousand. But there is no comparison with the basic AppStore program and the market can be no doubt. One result of the applications compared to their own database of WM, which can be found online at the websites of sponsors and their online stores, out of place here, against the order.

What is the reason for such a small software market? I think there are several: First, most major software developers WM has its own website, often shops online, where anyone can purchase the program. And 'the online shopping world-renowned software WM, are well known and popular. The second set of applications by commercial developers must meet certain conditions, to transfer the necessary formalities. I have no precise information on the system and the mechanics of recording, but we can indirectly, to judge from a small number of software Marketplace this system is not the most convenient and simple. He took advantage of his unit of society, whose presence Marketplace no longer a question of prestige, rather than in practice. Third, Windows Mobile is actually a lot of free software distribution system, which is the site http://www.freewarepocketpc.

Market today - fashion or necessity?

The obvious question: why Microsoft has decided to launch the service, the idea has already failed some time ago? According to the company steps to bring its Marketplace times in a row and the AppStore on the market, but there are some basic requirements? Development AppStore market and place in a natural way, these stores are just a (long-term and for most users) the tools to search and download software from Apple's iPhone and phones based on Android. At the same time introduced the separation of free and paid software users to make comments and put the initial assessment of the program useless, but after a critical mass is more than enough to help us understand what kind of program before us.

This does not apply to Marke Street, this store was not and could not walk along the path, which took the AppStore and the Market, was created just for different reasons, and for users, is practically the only place to find software for Windows Mobile. And today, the new market, no doubt, easy to use - neither more nor less than the company's desire to show that Windows Mobile is its online store, home of Microsoft, and such is empty.

Market PS version for viewing on the computer the browser is available at: marketplace.windowsphone.com.

NET and many of its counterparts, where anyone can download for an interesting use.

Windows Mobile is converted ...

It becomes Windows Phone

The company's position is as follows: the user is not Windows Mobile or PDA, or smart phones based on this operating system. Nor is the system itself, from now on everything that has to do with the world of Windows Mobile 6.5, which is called "Windows Phone". You see a new device to Windows Mobile 6.5 - in front of you Windows Phone. Think of the possibilities of Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system - you really think Windows Phone. You need to digest and understand.

Brand?

The standardization of products based on Windows Mobile have been asked long ago. Over the years different versions of the operating system was in a paradoxical situation in which, in many countries, including the classification of devices based on this system was very different. In Russia, it turned out, moved a definition of "communicator" and "smart phone", which applies to Windows Mobile still used today. Communicator - WM-device with a touchscreen smartphone - with a normal screen, usually with digital hardware keyboard. In Europe and the United States there is no such classification, there are devices called and called in another way, despite the sixth version was a kind of liaison on behalf of the operating system - Pocket PC and Smartphone, with "six" and this link not maintained, and because the system name is changed to the Professional and Standard.

But within the company to adapt to all products on WM under the common name for the Windows Phone right now seems strange. Does not seem strange that so this adjustment and standardization as food and progressive measures. What am I?

At any presentation that runs on Windows Mobile, ranging from about 2006, you could hear the same thing today. I'm not kidding, take part in these presentations, and even with experience, albeit very modestly, I can say that in three years, almost nothing has changed. Sounds like a kind of nonsense, but every year on the presentations show the usefulness of calendar, contacts, synchronize with MS Exchange Server and everything else. It seems to be just and true, yes, but at the last press conference in Windows Phone, said the company immediately. Why? For what? Why? The main question in the person of myself for what it is to use energy and resources on advertising rebranding makes it public, hold a press conference intended to explain to reporters that Windows Mobile is now Windows Phone, and again about the known characteristics of long?

I think it was enough to send a simple statement and an official of the company, everything is done, rename happened. It should be understood that the rebranding, in this case refers only to the names and classifications, and nothing more. The presentation took place October 7 in Moscow and was devoted to the look of Windows Phone, Microsoft officials he spoke about the ease of working with your calendar and contacts, the possibility of creating voice notes and send them to others, and more. All about what they were talking, and two or three years ago. In fact, it's funny and sad.

Now all that is written above, but shorter: Windows Phone - that all devices based on Windows Mobile 6.5.

Old New Market. MyPhone

The main new feature of Windows Mobile 6.5, more precisely, Windows Phone - was the availability of services and market MyPhone. About MyPhone, I hope our website will be a single material, the service is very interesting. As for the market, everything is very sad and not fun, the company plans some time to gather a hundred requests for your store, in Russian, there will be a dozen or two, when there will be - it is not clear. If you remember the fate of the old version on the market, nothing good comes out of this with such speed add the application will not work. Given the fact that WM has more than 10 million programs (!), The company's statements were added to his store a hundred or two, seems to be a joke or mockery.

Conclusion

Although I think the whole situation is very strange and useless like a swarm of showing activity in the Windows Mobile to release the seven positive results at rebranding, of course there are. I think the most important - it is a welcome standardization and clarification of what exactly is mobile devices based on Windows Mobile. Name of Windows Phone fairly concise and complete reflection of the essence of the system - on the phone with Windows. There is nothing superfluous, and even very clear. First and foremost, it should be easier to work with retailers WM, methods of feeding devices and an explanation of what they buy. Another advantage - erasing the division of smartphones and communicators, the replacement of different types of products is simply a general class of phones with Windows.

If more of this event has not done so much noise and do not represent the next phase of development for Windows Mobile, it would have been absolutely wonderful.

New products in May 2009. Windows Mobile

Purpose of journalists and the public in February, the mobile world, traditionally focused on the Mobile World Congress is held every year in Barcelona. But that does not mean that any other activity impossible, and in February, as in any other month, the market will be some exciting new features. It happened that the date of commencement of sales of high-end model comes in late February, so we still have a chance to explore new topics in this month, and their perspectives.

Statistics

All new models - 5

HTC - 1

Acer - 3

Mitac - 1

How is

Structure of the material is extremely simple: the producers are in alphabetical order, you can easily move for the company you are interested in using the list at the top of the page. The description of a model, it will indicate the approximate value for the appearance on the market. Another option is to evaluate the model. I would also stress that this is a subjective assessment, based on a perception of a new product, the producer, the funds, which are placed in advance, or vice versa, is not done. The assessment may contain some qualities, all of them:

The best sellers. Model distinguishing features (which may be the price, not only the technical specifications). On models marked with the word best-seller, you should pay close attention.

A player. Reasonable solutions are typical representatives of their class. This mass of products, which constitute the largest sale in certain segments.

Challenger. Equipment in this category has not grown up in a class player but has a number of interesting features (such as cost, but it can also be a negative factor, then the player becomes the candidate), they may not have many features that have become the standard for a particular class. Generally fall within the manufacturer's applicant phones the second and third level or to a wholesale producers.

Technology for technology. Niche products, interesting technical solutions, but not for the general public. An example of this is the 7710th Nokia Based on the features that the device is interesting, but its size and speed of the pros and void into a niche.

Not for everyone. Niche solutions that are typically unique design or the presence of unique, but unnecessary features. Design of a small group of buyers who have something original for self-expression.

Mediocre product. This category includes devices that were originally meant for all and sundry. The models are not well defined characteristics, so one of the many on the market.

Outsider. Units that are contrary to common sense coming into the market, and even in the least attracted consumers. Dead products are not designed for sale.

HTC is

HTC Touch Diamond 2

Occurrence term: mid-May

Approximate cost: 23 000 - 25 000 rubles.

Competitors: Apple iPhone, Asus P835

Score: player

Description

Review

A good communicator, which is still not the first diamond of the most important criterion. New Diamond do not produce even half of the WOW effect that occurred after an acquaintance with the first unit. Diamond 2 does not look so elegant and bold, it is more calm and measured. In this unit more in size and kept the less unpleasant the first model - the glossy battery cover, which sounds impressive, but it wears out quickly.

Second Diamond conservative first. This unit is for people who appreciate its high quality screen, good camera, fast and easy to use interface, and increased operating time on one charge. For those looking for a smart phone and striking, this may not be sufficient, and is likely looking at the D2, see the next unit. Communicator HTC Touch Diamond 2 - Good quality, large scale based on a WM phone, but as a mass, as the first diamond, it will not.



Acer is the

Acer F900

Term occurrence: at the end of May

Price approx: 25 000 rubles.

Competitors: HTC MAX 4G, HTC Touch HD, Samsung i900

Evaluation: The applicant

A first look

Upon publication of the communicator in Barcelona, ​​we talked about the prospects for the device, while in February, the cost of the order of 25,000 to Acer F900 looks very appropriate with respect to price and HTC MAX 4G " gray "Touch HD. In late May start to sell Acer F900, and the approximate cost of the device is just 25,000 rubles But now HTC MAX 4G also cheaper (price since May - 26 000 rubles) ..

Technically, the Acer F900 low 'Max', an interesting design, but here everyone decides for himself. Now look bleak outlook for the HTC Touch Diamond 2 with a screen diagonal of the smaller, but slightly less than the value (most likely) have the same "MAX", which is a similar cost WiMAX module is equipped with a more powerful platform, 8 GB of memory. Acer Inc. will have to make substantial efforts to novelty is not lost in the background of other WM-communicators, all that can be used in the Acer F900 interesting design, but more is needed ...

Acer DX650

Event Deadline: early May

Price: 18 000 rubles.

Rivals: no

Assessment: Technology for the sake of technology

A strange device, the company produces, frankly, is not stable time experiments. In practice, this device on one side and a phone, the other is the ability of a typical smartphone DX650, but as a phone device is very simple. It 'just a basic phone functions, the ability to make and receive phone calls, write reports and take them - be honest, a bit'. Cost in the region of 18 000 rubles, not human, but yes, it is possible to justify the exclusive right to the device, but many have such an exclusive?

If you are a fan of the original substance, and can not ignore the characteristics of the "half Phone" DX650, the device may be the reason for this chance to see such a small thing for someone to respond zero. Other reasons buy a machine, I honestly do not see it.

Acer X960

Approximate cost: not stated

Competitors: MW720 Gigabyte, Asus P552w, the HTC Touch 3G

Communicator of the middle class of Acer. Technically, the device is very similar to the Glofiish DX900 - a similar platform, the memory screen, a set of software (except for programs to work with two SIM cards). The communicator looks interesting and has a solid shell Acer. Other notable moments of the unit is not so successful in the market, it will have only one example - a very low price. In this segment, too many WM devices, most of which are worse, and even stronger than the X960. The Asus P552w is the platform much more productive MW720 Gigabyte excellent 5 megapixel camera and a platform fast, with costs for both communicators are the 16 000th In this scenario, the price tag for the X960 does not exceed this threshold, but rather low, at around the 14 000th Otherwise, the unit lost the competition, attract attention, unless shildikom "Acer" on the issue.

Company Mitac

Mio Leap G50

Event Period: May

Average price: 12 000 rubles.

Rivals: Glofiish X600, MW700 Gigabyte, HTC P3470

Note: The player

Mio Leap G50 - a unique look at the beautiful Mio. Technically, the camera is nothing special, a platform with a 400 MHz Samsung processor, QVGA display, it can be mentioned if only 2 GB of memory. Interest in the design and, in fact, there is minimal: a minimum of buttons, tactile strips on the screen, the border around the perimeter of the front panel.

However, the device name can not be completely uninteresting. If you have a standard feature of Communicator WM (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS), Leap G50 is 12 000 rubles. Looking for the original and still cheaper WM-communicator, for example, to navigate, G50 may be appropriate.

New products in June 2008. Windows Mobile

Announcement of the HTC Touch Diamond - is not the only event of interest, which pleased the company. Only a few days to a month after the presentation of "Diamond" HTC has finally announced and the "same" Raphael. With the sale of the unit will be more recognizable and more advantageous in terms of the name of PR - HTC Touch Pro A statement of surprise consoles Diamond, Touch Pro takes care of everything, and Diamond - the twin brothers, the only differences in the size and possibly the cover, the density.

Ticket sale HTC Touch Pro is scheduled for August, the approximate value of the model is not very different from the Touch Diamond price tag and will, according to preliminary data, about 28 000-30 000 rubles.

Now to discuss new products on the market, which is scheduled for June or the first day of July.

Statistics

Total new models - 4

HTC - 1

E-Ten - 1

Toshiba - 2

How is

The structure of matter is very simple: the producers are listed in alphabetical order, you can quickly jump to a company that interests you by using the list above. In the description of a simple model, we indicate an approximate value of the appearance on the market. Another possibility is to estimate the model. I also want to emphasize that this is a subjective assessment, which formed the basis of our understanding of this new product, the manufacturer, the funds are invested in advance, or vice versa, will not be made . The assessment may include some qualities that give them all:

Bestseller. Model that separates the properties (which may be the price, not just the technical specifications). On models marked with the word best-seller, you must be very careful.

I called. Intelligent solutions are typical representatives of their class. This mass-market product, which represent a large sales in some segments.

Challenger. Devices in this category have not increased to a class player, but a number of interesting features (such as cost, but can also be a negative factor, then the player becomes the applicant) can not have many features that have become the standard for a particular class. In general, the category of candidates to enter the largest manufacturer of the second and third the price of mobile manufacturers as well.

Technology for technology. Niche products, interesting technical solutions, but not for the general public. An example of this is the 7710th Nokia Based on the features that the device is interesting, but its size and speed of the pros and void into a niche.

Not for everyone. Niche solutions, which are usually random drawing, or the presence of a single, but unnecessary features. Designed for a small number of buyers who received the original themes of self-expression.

A mediocre product. This category includes devices that were originally intended for everyone and anyone. Models that are not well defined characteristics, which makes them one of the many markets.

Outsider. The devices, as opposed to common sense and even hit the market in the least attracted consumers. Dead products are not designed for sale.

HTC

HTC Touch Diamond

Period of occurrence: late June - early July

Average price: 27 000 rubles.

Competitors: None

Note: The player

Description

HTC Touch Diamond, Spring Revolution

HTC Touch Diamond - First Impressions

Perhaps now, the month of official notification, "diamond", they have not heard of this model, only the laziest. The company has tried to make the presentation emphasizes the Touch Diamond also picked a better time, when no particular activity in the market.

Basic questions about the HTC Touch Diamond, born of different users, most of them have been resolved. The model is really not the highest capacity battery (average life - days at a typical load for a smartphone), the arrow keys below the screen is not touch, but there is a sensor on the edge of the central keys responsible for the increase in viewing images and photos, maps, Google Maps or documents.

For this model of HTC opens a new stage in the development of its software for Windows Mobile and refinement of the system, a deep integration of third-party shell running as the Touch Diamond, there is no other device. The point is that HTC has finally made a more detailed shell. For example, the Touch Diamond to change the sound profile or choose a ringtone does not have to exit the menu and see the TouchFLO 3D interface standard Windows Mobile. And details such the model is more than enough.

All the details - the platform upgrade, the screen (which has no analogues in image quality and display), the sense of TouchFLO 3D and the shell itself - will be discussed in the review of the HTC Touch Diamond, to be published in brief.

Meanwhile, about their everyday concerns - the cost and time of occurrence. The unit must be purchased at the end of June is the perfect design in which all market participants to meet their deadlines (the sending of the approval), but it is expected that the appearance of HTC Touch Diamond in the first week of July.

The cost will be 26,990 rubles at the beginning of the sale, it will be the same for all the networks that will be officially selling model. This expense can not be written in a best-seller news.

Whatever the qualitative and easy to use or HTC Touch Diamond, with a cost of 27 000 model is too expensive. On the other hand, in the premium segment of the device is not for that price is low. Of course, the HTC put the price tag with the stock and the possibility of reducing costs, "if", but to understand how the model of success, and if you expect a decrease in price can only begin after the sale. The fact that the unit is not left without attention, we can say now.

The company E-Ten

Glofiish M750

Period of appearance: At the end of June

Price approximately: 16,000 to 18,000 rubles.

Rivals: Glofiish M800, HTC TyTN II

Rating: mediocre product

Description

E-Ten company is currently in a difficult phase of the frame and change the course of development, but this one might think, with the Glofiish M750 is almost nothing. Model released before buying E-Ten by Acer. M750 Communicator - Development of a third company (the model is made to order for Windows Mobile Office, O2), the E-Ten has been renewed, has added a range of software for E-Ten, not more.

On the other hand, we have an excellent combination of price and features, if you look at the segment of Windows Mobile devices. The Glofiish M750 is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio. On the other hand - it was all the products E-Ten and a half years ago, and even before. But we recognized the new device a mediocre product is for these reasons. Everything is much easier.

Keyboard smartphones have traditionally not been strong demand also in the Russian market, where the location of E-Ten high, not to mention Europe. However, the model number for the company E-Ten communicators keyboard logger 30-40% if one takes the total number of different models. The last "klaviaturnikom" was Glofiish M800, a high unit of the company, whose value at the beginning of the sale amounted to about 22,000 to 23,000 rubles. But if you look at the price of the M800 now would be a great surprise, the model sold for 17 000 to 19,000 rubles, or about the same amount will cost Glofiish M750, the device class and technically below M800.

Comment is superfluous.

Toshiba

Toshiba G810

Event Period: June-July

Average price: 18 000 - 20 000 rubles.

Competitors: HTC Touch Cruise, Glofiish X600

Virtually all the features of the Toshiba G810 is identical to the HTC Touch Cruise, the main difference between the personal, of course, in the design. If you dare to experimental Cruise HTC literally in one piece (scroll wheel), Toshiba G810 all appearance evokes a feeling of something unusual and extraordinary. Design and appearance of the model - perhaps its most important advantages in the fight against the Touch Cruise. On the other hand want the same design of a model of a world of controversy, not to use an external device so unusual, however, to be honest, the design of the Toshiba G810 clearly seen that Russia key Asia does not end there.

For all its strange and foreign technical similarities with the model Touch Cruise is uninteresting. First, because in a lot cheaper than the Touch Cruise, the G810, Toshiba does not offer the user a shell like HTC, high-quality optimization of the interface and the screen to work with your finger. Second, the company policy in Russia and CIS strange, especially with regard to Windows Mobile devices, and judging by the "activities" from Toshiba, the situation does not change. Lack of advertising and what is worse, a small distribution network models perform unknown brand in the segment of Windows Mobile.

Toshiba G910

Approximate cost: about 20 000 rubles.

Competitors: Nokia E90, Glofiish M800

Note: Not for everyone

Description

Sergey Kuzmin their impressions of the Toshiba G910 under the bed

Talk about the Toshiba G910, we will not be on the site already has the equipment to fully describe the model and its properties, its relationship to Fallaut world, stand and fight ...

In short: this is really a model "does not fit all", he is too controversial a number of objects the size and weight of the external display and keyboard are the inner circle. Toshiba fans - and maybe the fans WVGA - well, otherwise we are the most interesting options.

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Artem Lutfullin (Mobile-Review.com artem.lutfullin @)

Posted - June 11, 2008

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New elements in February 2008. Windows Mobile

The attention of journalists and the public in February at Mobile World has traditionally focused on the Mobile World Congress is held every year in Barcelona. This does not mean that all other activities impossible, and in February, than in any other month, the markets are interesting news. It so happened that the date falls on the best-selling model in late February, so we still have the opportunity to explore new destinations this month, and their views.

Statistics

Total of new models - 5

E-Ten - 1

Mitac - 1

Gigabyte - 2

HTC - 1

How is

Structure of the material is extremely simple: the producers are in alphabetical order, you can easily move for the company you are interested in using the list at the top of the page. The description of a model, it will indicate the approximate value for the appearance on the market. Another option is to evaluate the model. I would also stress that this is a subjective assessment, based on a perception of a new product, the producer, the funds, which are placed in advance, or vice versa, is not done. The assessment may contain some qualities, all of them:

The best sellers. Model distinguishing features (which may be the price, not only the technical specifications). On models marked with the word best-seller, you should pay close attention.

A player. Reasonable solutions are typical representatives of their class. This mass of products that pose the highest sales in certain segments.

Challenger. Equipment in this category has not grown-class player, but there are several interesting features (such as costs, but can also become a negative factor, and then the player should be the applicant), may not have many features that have become the standards for a particular category. As a rule, the applicant can the manufacturer of telephones and medium producers in price or too large.

Technology for technology. Niche products, interesting technical solutions, but not for the general public. An example of this is the 7710th Nokia Based on the features that the device is interesting, but its size and speed of the pros and void into a niche.

Not for everyone. Niche solutions, which are usually random drawing, or the presence of a single, but unnecessary features. Designed for a small number of buyers who received the original themes of self-expression.

Mediocre product. This category includes devices that were originally meant for all and sundry. The models are not well defined characteristics, so one of the many on the market.

Outsider. Units that are contrary to common sense coming into the market, and even in the least attracted consumers. Dead products are not designed for sale.

Company E-Ten

Glofiish M800

Period of events: the end of February

Average price: 20 990 rubles.

Competitors: HTC TyTN II, Toshiba G900

Note: Applicant

Description

Glofiish M800 Communicator will replace the M700 model, performed on the same side of the slider form factor. At that time, was very niche smartphone Glofiish M700, the model did not differ from the clear design or identifiable, also had a number of weaknesses in the form of low quality construction and materials.

In company E-Ten Glofiish M800 problems - the new model is a pleasant style, though still controversial, and better build quality and materials. The highlight of the device can be considered as a sensory block of buttons, but at the same time, is the most controversial moment of unity. The touchpad does not provide the tactile sensation of pressure, but the problem with the E-Ten has decided to add the ability to add a little vibration feedback whenever you press a hotkey. An interesting move.

As for the popular model will be - time will tell, but it is now clear that the company E-Ten hard to stop the development of a number of side-sliders today this niche in Windows Mobile is almost completed, and its development is a promising step in this position.

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Company Mitac

Mio A501/A502

Period of occurrence: February

Average price: 9990 rubles.

Rivals: Glofiish X600, Gigabyte MW700, the HTC P3470

Score: The player

Description of the A501

Mio A502 description

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Two models of Mio - Mio A501 Mitac Candy communicators and A502 - we have said in earlier versions of new products per month. Then we will elaborate on all the properties, advantages and disadvantages of these two entities.

The difference between the models is reduced to a new operating system - Windows Mobile 6 Mio A502 against the fifth version of the A501. Both models are based on the TI OMAP processor `s 850 201 MHz has a 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and supports the memory card format SD / MMC.

For a price of 13,000 to 14,000 model was the interest of their niche could be caused by some unusual requirements or criteria such as maximum compactness of the hull or the first significant amount of memory (1 GB in both models).

Since February, the two machines are updated in the form of a browser - now that was originally created Be-road with TeleAtlas maps of 2008.

But more important is another fact - from this month, the communicator is sold for 9990 rubles. Reduce the class of competitors for Glofiish X600 Fly PC200, Gigabyte MW700 model immediately move to the segment ultrabyudzheta framework for Windows Mobile communicator, who is now RoverPC N7. And although in general these devices are similar, the Mio is on the label, as well as additional features, such as a greater amount of internal memory, auto-focus camera, a compact car kit accessories.

Gigabyte

Gigabyte MW998

There was a term: February 21

Average price: 14 490 rubles.

Competitors: RoverPC G6

Evaluation: The applicant

Description

Review

MW998 Gigabyte devices, although the number of minor deficiencies, such as lack of EDGE support, and a relatively small "screen 2.6, as soon as the market becomes an important tool. First of all, is the most economical solution for Windows Mobile VGA display, and secondly, it is also a very compact machine Intel 2700G graphics.

The model does not have GPS, so it can not be marketed as a device class "all in one", but otherwise the specifications are similar to high voltage Windows Mobile devices.

For those users who do not need a GPS, and is not a critical lack of EDGE, Gigabyte MW998 would be an ideal choice to buy. The device is more convenient RoverPC G6, although the latter is the graphics, has a simple structure and a camera. In addition, products RoverPC traditionally the easiest in the classroom, and the fact that Gigabyte offers a cheaper but effective - a topic for this model.

Gigabyte MW700/MS800

Average price: 14 990 rubles. MW700/19 990 rubles. MS800

Rivals: Glofiish X600, HTC P3470

Score: Bestseller

Description Gigabyte MW700

Description Gigabyte MS800

With similar or better compared to MW700 Gigabyte Glofiish X600 has device model loses E-Ten only in size, and possibly design. Moreover, it is subjective, which makes the difference between the models is even more blurred.

I do not want to Jinx, as is the case with Gigabyte is in the segment of smartphones and communicators fifteen years do not go too well, but the output MW700 can greatly change the situation, at least in the Russian market .

With the support of the company and its subsidiaries MW700 Gigabyte device can carry and visibly tighten the company. For users, it is a direct alternative communicator Glofiish X600 from E-Ten, regardless of specific characteristics. Both models are shown in a segment of the class navigation communicator "all in one."

HTC is

HTC Touch Cruise

Average price: 23 990 rubles.

Rivals: Glofiish X800, Glofiish X650, Gigabyte MS800

Rating: Not all

Date of commencement of sales of this equipment in Russia has been delayed on several occasions: the first was in December 2007 and January 2008, and finally, a new, we are committed, the period for the development of device the market - in February 2008.

In this model, we have said, almost everything is to clarify some details. The initial cost of Touch Cruise is set, is 23 990 rubles. In the context of prices in the absence of support provided car charger for the car looks sad. But for those who for several months of waiting for the model, there is a downside to being a barrier to purchase.

The car kit can be purchased separately, the estimated value of his - 1500 rubles. HTC Touch Cruise has sent the Russian market, CoPilot Live navigation software (comes with the CD) and is also free to install the card in a box.

Artem Lutfullin (Mobile-Review.com artem.lutfullin @)

Posted - February 20, 2008

Got something to add? E-mail ... eldar@mobile-review.com

windows mobile - Results of 2007

Sometimes different people independently of each other, which summarizes the year at a time of year is really going away. Manufacturers raise the house, looking back on their achievements and failures, do the same users and generally in all areas. For many, it seems interesting to many people - boring.

We decided not to neglect this tradition and bring the results of the year for the market to share their views on major developments in the Windows Mobile devices and companies related to this platform.

2007 highlights

Before starting to learn the most important events, we can not ignore, perhaps the most important event that is so intense year of the platform as a whole. Of course, this is HTC and its activity in 2006 and 2007. In fact, work on a single brand of HTC began in 2006 when the company announced a change in the direction of development and the desire to promote their own brand and products. But most business activity fell in all of 2007, when he was elected its own platform and the path defined as HTC will develop in the coming years. Note that the activity of this manufacturer has the Windows Mobile platform, and other market participants, with Windows Mobile HTC segment throughout the year has heard from many users, even those who have a vague idea about the operating system on your a whole.

As for the operation of the main event of the year was a new version of operating system - Windows Mobile 6. And although in this version, we have not received any significant change in the mass release of the product played a role in maintaining interest in the platform and products. With the launch of the new operating system, has been a sad trend - Microsoft has paid his own creation, less attention, giving manufacturers ready to see the Microsoft products that can change with the passage of the months of September and optimized for their own decisions. Use this trend could only benefit the company HTC, nearing the end of the end of the operating system for individual devices, and to a lesser extent, Samsung, however, the company in 2006, finished the interface decisions.

As for Microsoft, a company until the end of the year to realize that in 2007 and missed the entire mobile OS requires significant changes for the market as a whole. The production version to date Windows Mobile 6.1 does not start something fundamentally new system, all changes are more cosmetic in nature, the company repeated the mistake with the launch of WM 6, which is also, in turn, significantly different from the fifth version. The personal blogs of Microsoft employees have begun to reveal information that the company has realized his mistake and the payment plan for the following two versions of the operating system much more attention we're talking about the note, which is refer to changes in the interface, improvements in the operating system phone and other details.

Activities in middle and second half of the information were supported by news of the release of updates for Windows Mobile 6 on a particular company. So within a year of renovation of the old models presented E-Ten, Gigabyte, Asus, HTC and other companies, i-mate has also completed an upgrade, but there were some problems when you update to appear on the official website site, and again was not available.

Now let's see what events took place in the business and evaluate the range of models from each manufacturer in 2007.

HTC

This year, the company deserves the title as the manufacturer's most active and most successful of the equipment on the platform of Windows Mobile. A little over a year, in an article entitled "The new HTC products and change the index range," we evaluated the possibilities and potential of a new line of models from HTC, and said that after one year, it will be clear whether the right direction for choosing a business? Now you can say with certainty that HTC has done everything to the right business almost do not make mistakes that allowed him to become the undisputed market leader and always keep the old part of this partnership, support and development of small business owner rhythm.

It looked like a company logo before you decide to develop their own brand

And so, after

In early 2007 the company has a number of models under its own brand, the most successful of which was the HTC P3300. And 'this unit is still one of the two iconic products (discussed later in a second) that made the most sales of the company, and a significant impact on brand awareness, HTC.

In November 2007 an event occurred, which can seriously affect the current balance of power in the world of mobile devices and platforms. This is an open forum for Android, which is developing the company Google, HTC and other manufacturers. Reporting information about the format can be viewed online by HTC, has also opened the official website. What is finally out of this initiative, so far, but we can dream. In general, nobody cares to deal with skeptical the next new platform, because the market is now adequately that decision and are already full, the largest mobile operating system Symbian remains swings Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Motorola and Windows Mobile.

Point of view, the main advantage of promising Android is very similar to other projects, which also gave freedom to the developers, flexible tools for creating software, etc. This is not a surprise now. Yet, the potential of this platform is much stronger than everyone else. Why? The answer is obvious, the company Google, which was launched from the platform, until recently, not to make mistakes, and all projects came to Google in some way succeeded in various fields. It would be strange to think that Google does not do the market analysis, and substrates before application is something new. And the choice of partners like HTC, but it is also unlikely to simple questions, or the value of compliancy. But we digress a little from the theme ', back to HTC and its products.

Another important event for the HTC company, as well as some other manufacturers - the beginning of the massive use of Qualcomm platforms in the Windows Mobile smartphones. Until late 2007, HTC launched the Qualcomm MSM 7200 smartphone HTC TyTN II smartphone platform and HTC Touch Dual and HTC S730, you can read on our website early next year. So next year there will be a HTC Touch Cruise, HTC Shift, which uses the Qualcomm platform.

This event is important for the HTC in terms of convenience and speed the development of new devices, now for most HTC models is not necessary to choose the right platform. Having a highly integrated solution ORT Qualcomm, only every time a manufacturer, optimize your machine and projects.

All models were released after the HTC P3300 and HTC Touch is a niche market to a certain extent. Let's look at some of the vehicles of the company in 2007.

HTC P3400

Review

Description

The budget Communicator company's first and only. Model does not have Wi-Fi, based on a TI OMAP platform CPU `s with a frequency of 200 MHz after the HTC brand started growing rapidly in popularity, this model has become for many the opportunity to join the club Owners of HTC products for relatively little money. To be fair, we see that in the context of cheaper competitors is distinguished not only HTC P3400 shildikom and good build quality and nice design. The device was launched specifically for the CIS markets.

HTC P3350

After a model that uses the appearance of the popular P3300, but no GPS, and is positioned as a music solution. The model has not been recognized, rightly, we think. The device was called formal music (technically no different from P3300) and did not offer value for money is nothing new or interesting.

HTC S710

The first smartphone based on Windows Mobile 6 for HTC Company (released under its own brand), and the first smartphone in the world in the next slide factor of the form. The model is interesting and attractive form factor is the unusual technique of repetition of certain products (200 MHz, 64 MB of RAM). Cost the smartphone has been great, if we consider the functional competitive devices on other platforms, but in general, the model has had a wide range of users. This is indirectly confirmed by the fact that in late 2007, the excavation has released an update to this series - S730 smartphone with a Qualcomm 400 MHz

HTC X7500

Perhaps the most ambiguous and controversial device for HTC. Technically, the model is comparable to the functional equivalents, but its size and weight above all professional. Of course, even before the release of the model, it was clear that the X7500 - the simple desire to "play the muscles" and that later would be a logical development of the idea of ​​these devices can be applied in practice.

In this follow-up has become a model of the HTC Shift, but the suitability of real life is still open. Remember that the HTC Shift -. Subnotebook with 7 "display and a slide-keyboard, and the ability to switch to a scaled-down version of Windows Mobile (sound impossible with their applications) We re-production, and the HTC Shift in early 2008, where keep all the features of the device.

HTC Touch, HTC Touch Dual

Review of HTC Touch. Part

Review of HTC Touch. Second

First impressions - the HTC Touch Dual

Description of HTC Touch

Description of HTC Touch Dual

Output communicator HTC Touch - the most important event of 2007 for HTC Windows Mobile and the global market as a whole. It seems that the company has released the device in a compact, and added a few programs. But finally, the model showed how important elements in the design, style and compactness of modern mobile devices. HTC Touch, probably the most popular instrument in the hands of users who are not familiar with Windows Mobile. Launch of the market place just before the release of Apple's iPhone, and even directly compare these products does not make sense, it should be noted that some are interrelated.

Once they began selling the HTC Touch to appreciate the potential of their children and to start working in this direction. This was the HTC Touch Dual - built on a platform more powerful and many software enhancements. All the features of this model will be discussed during the exam, while the same can be said that the HTC Touch Dual in the development of the idea of ​​the simplicity of the device. This model is the most common use in terms of consistency and ease of use and typical normal.

HTC Touch Cruise

Continuation of the HTC P3300 model. The new device is positioned as a top solution with GPS in the future the company will release a cheaper equivalent. In the meantime, we can say that for many users, this model P3300 will be the most anticipated gift of winter, unfortunately, the device will probably be available in 2008. That the model is expected once the new touchscreen phone, or the decision was made after the start of the HTC Touch for sale, we do not know, but we can already say that the HTC Touch is not only functional mingle with the new navigation model.

HTC TyTN II

Most of the functional unit of all the company's more expensive models. HTC TyTN II is too high-end solution for their value, so to speak. Model does not have a VGA display and a processor for the most productive, but other than that really justifies the title of "Most of the self." HTC is not traditional, even in view of the device is sleek and attractive design and use of quality materials.

The development of the HTC in 2007, deserves attention. Total of the year (in early 2007 HTC brand was hardly known by mass), the company jumped amazing, and, finally, to provide important and the biggest player in the Windows Mobile devices. At the same time, and now the company continues to develop its ideas, and new models (judging from the first knowledge of the machines) promise to be even more interesting now.

Company E-Ten

The range of the Taiwanese company E-Ten is much smaller than the HTC, but is comparable to the line of most other manufacturers. The company develops its own way and in no immediate plans to compete with HTC for several reasons. First, is the small industry and engineering services for E-Ten, which does not allow manufacturers to develop in parallel a large number of devices. Second, the company is properly evaluate your skills and prefer to grow the market for Windows Mobile, which is in the mass segment. In particular, you can E-Ten in the internal market, where sales are growing.

In this regard, we note an important event - opening a representative office in Russia in its own right. The company will continue to work with distributors, but can quickly solve the problems associated with services and support for their products. Another case of a positive discharge - the models of the long-awaited separation of several lines. In late 2007 the company introduced a budget communicator Glofiish X600, and several models from the previous class - Glofiish X800, X650 and M800.

In the case of global sales of the E-Ten is not as good as if the CIS markets, but it's more a question of growth, which is why Russia, E-Ten, in recent years he has focused his attention, so this is a market priority for their products.

In general, the company smoothly, although there were no marches or radical revolutionary E-Ten no. One of the great changes that have taken place later this year and will be reflected in the model number next year can be considered as the division of product lines. Whereas before, the company focused on the segment of high-end models, the release of the solutions of the class "all in one" in Windows Mobile devices, but now there is a tendency to separation systems and provide models affordable. In 2008, we will see how the device is justified by the company E-Ten, but naturally, this division must have a positive impact on the state of the company.

Among the models announced in 2007, sold three - is Glofiish X500 +, Glofiish X800 and Glofiish X600. Other Novick will be available in early 2008, and talked a little about the devices on the market.

Glofiish X500 +

The model is a continuation of the Glofiish X500, which at one time had good sales on the market. Technically, the units vary slightly X500 + body color updated, roof plastic soft to the touch all the space and also appeared superior screen with VGA resolution. But these changes were some of the most anticipated, so for fans of Windows Mobile, which was to some extent symbolic. Glofiish X500 + is the first smartphone in candybar with a VGA monitor.

Glofiish X800

Published later this year for the device the company has been a puzzle. This supply problem, and too much time has passed since the announcement before the sale actually took place on a European site a little scandal. Representatives of the news published msmobiles.com website where he listed a series of critical errors Glofiish X800 and encouraged all members to refrain from buying the unit and the company to monitor product quality. After a while the news has been removed from the site. In fairness, we note that the article was just too impulsive, and the above drawbacks, too many models of Windows Mobile or are related to inattention released its author.

Here is a note in which the translation:

"H", the title does not appear at all speeds, and only the UMTS (384 Kbps max), namely: HSDPA does not work

The camera is of poor quality and fuzzy, even if the manufacturer says it is "autofocus"

The memory is full easily (which is not difficult with this phone, because it is only 64 megabytes of RAM - less than the competition)

Button blocking problem

To turn off while pressing the "off" does not work

"H" in the status bar is not visible at all, and the speed of data transfer is only UMTS (384 kbit / s), in other words, HSDPA does not work

Lower quality of the camera and shooting towers, even if the manufacturer states that the auto-focus

Memory beaten quickly (no surprise on this phone, as there are only 64 MB of RAM - less than its competitors)

Problem with keyboard

You can not turn off your phone when you hold the power button

Do not bring anything special, the camera quality is really poor, but it is a feature of many models of the platform, and 64 MB of RAM. Regarding problems with the locking device, it is likely that a model problem. However, critics of this model now RuNet little, and websites in English and everyone can get an idea of ​​the machine.

We can only add that the Glofiish X800, we believe that the decision in a spirit of E-Ten, a little 'planning and a fully developed similar to that of the main characteristics of other models.

Glofiish X600

To some extent the most important model in 2007 by the recently published E-Ten, it was with this unit starts the separation zone in two price segments. Repeated technical model Glofish X500, so only the changes in size and design. The unit is more compact and attractive appearance, although the design is obviously subjective. As a navigation device Glofiish X600 will be of interest to many users, is also the first device in the model number of E-Ten, who may be interested in a beautiful half of humanity.

Asus

Asus has not been very active in the field of Windows Mobile devices, and only intensified by the end of the year, presents a series of new models. Some of the announced devices include navigation smartphone Asus P527 and P750 communicator and a 3.5 "screen - the Asus P550.

In 2007, began selling a model - Asus P526, frankly, not much for a company that produces a balanced and productive solutions in general. The obvious problem with the release of new models for the Russian market and the low activity of this manufacturer can affect the perception of new products. Hope that by 2008, the company will be able to please all user devices unexpectedly, and many other devices.

Asus P526

The Asus navigation device in a thin layer and a monitoring unusual: instead of using the Jog Dial control device and by pressing the left edge. Model disappoint fans of the brand, Asus uses the most effective solutions, but, however, in terms of demand in the market model of interest. Not least, a relatively low cost and attractive design.

Samsung

Windows Mobile for the enterprise market has never been a priority, Samsung did not pay much attention to this segment. More accurate to say that Samsung release the new Windows Mobile devices - just a game. So curious, it's just "playing", the company is able to produce interesting patterns, which in addition to the features of Windows Mobile will build other models - a stylish and small.

On the other hand, the market, Samsung will provide the practical ability of the new hardware platform, that next year will use the decisions of the company E-Ten. On the other hand, went to new models of Samsung forum updated Marvell - PXA3xx stage becomes the first device on the Samsung i780 communicator.

Samsung i710

Earlier this year, the company released Samsung i710 communicator. Technically, the model of the interests of a powerful processor and good for the camera segment. For some users to purchase limitation may be the lack of Wi-Fi, but otherwise the model is interesting as. Functionally and externally

Company Mitac

This producer in 2007, barely active in the market of smartphones and communicators, the company concentrated on the segment of browsers. However, this did not prevent the release of two navigation devices Mitac - Mio A501 and Mio A702.

Mio A501

Communicator is small, but thick. The model is controversial ergonomics, the thickness of the frame, and a joystick on the left side, which is unusual. Technically, the Mio A501 rather than a typical representative of the segment - 200 MHz processor, 64 MB of RAM and Bluetooth. The model is interesting not so much Communicator and Navigator phone features.

Mio A702

Insignia of the company in 2007, although the mechanism of the dispute. It is expressed mainly in the high cost and availability of a keypad without the joystick, it is best not to all users. On the other hand - the model has a nice design and will surely attract the users. For those looking for the navigation device, the Mio A702 can be an interesting proposition.

Gigabyte

The activity of this manufacturer in 2007, deserves attention. In 2006, the Gigabyte was quite far from understanding the peculiarities of the domestic market, in mid-2007 the company changed its views seriously and look at the details of the various markets, including Russia. The earnings will be affected immediately, and although it has expressed itself in a simple color change of housing in some models of the traditional black and white to more than home users, who like it.

Besides, it is visible after the company in that direction. If you remember, was released in late Gigabyte t600 device has a built-in digital TV receiver that our country is not important because the minimum rates of digital TV. The company took note of this function and early 2008, the market will be a T600 model similar to Gigabyte, but in black and without the support of digital television will have a positive impact on the cost of the device.

In 2007, the Russian market, the company presented two models, only a very interesting

Gigabyte i350

The navigation unit with a powerful processor and a VGA monitor. In fact, it is the only direct competitor to the company's products with the E-TEN VGA - Glofiish X500 +, Glofiish X800 and X650 announced. The model has a faster processor and design exciting, but have significant disadvantages for some users - no support for EDGE, a small time operation on a single charge and ergonomics questionable. But for users with more options in any case is interesting in this regard, Gigabyte i350 is not bad for a communicator of the year.

Gigabyte T600

The model is too expensive and controversial in many respects to our market. This color white body, and the lack of support for EDGE and the consequent inflated the spread of digital television. The other extreme, the quality of the VGA display and an integrated graphics accelerator supporting video players. Those who drew attention to this model, it is advisable to wait until next year, as there is for us a little 'changed the analog functions in different colors.

The company i-mate

Results in the paper, we have decided not to report on major developments within the company. You can read the article "i-mate Ultimate - a new life company or a failure?", Which covers all business-related events. It remains to add that the situation in time and after several Ultimate Series models has not improved, but deteriorated further. All new models the company has not been officially published in Russia, this information is correct about 90%. As a result, which includes not only the Ultimate series model, it also announced a series of devices Jama. In fact, the company no longer operates in Russia and only doprodaet products.

i-mate JAMA

In fact, the only model in the company, which was introduced in the domestic market. The device has an interesting view of a combination of price and functionality, this is one of the few budget decisions on the Windows Mobile platform. The car company has become very important, because in this model, i-mate could stay afloat, to keep at least some 'brand fading fame. For users, this is only good at communicating with the budget.

The main event of the rest of the market, we will discuss, is not separate from society, also makes no sense to separate the fact that the activities of these companies are small or relative.

Hewlett Packard Company by the market leader in Windows Mobile platform in recent years become an outsider, and to correct this situation is unlikely. For the year the company presented one model - iPAQ 514 Smartphone, which has become one of the budget development on Windows Mobile. In this model there is no technical innovations, lemon zest, it is of interest to a limited circle of users. Advertised communicators and PDAs were not presented "live" until the end of the year and business activity in the advertising of these models is minimal. I do not want to Jinx, but as the situation begins to look like what happened a year ago with the i-mate - after the crisis and the breakdown in relations with the company deteriorated and HTC is now in a miserable situation.

The company issued a statement Fly PC100 Fly PC200 Fly fiscal and navigation. Both models are generally interested in the relationship between cost and functionality, but offers nothing new, for vehicles of the brand is not too well known in Russia can be a critical factor in the choice of users.

RoverPC - leader and virtually the sole representative of Russian assets to market Windows Mobile Devices (the company and whether the solutions Orsio is active, it is losing ground every day). But back to RoverPC. Without exaggeration, we can say that a little more time, and nagonet company in terms of production of new models of HTC. Another question - for better or worse? In terms of new products and of course the growth of sales - product lines are not built for the company. You can also think of the users who are able to choose between a wide range of cheaper models, the most optimal for you.

But there are obvious disadvantages of this approach. Surely the company RoverPC agree with our statement that the plant is not so much like Nokia or Samsung. Probably even HTC has great resources. RoverPC announced in this product immediately and 2-3 models per month (statistics for last month) - an indicator of a very large part of Windows Mobile, where a number of models, some manufacturers produce for years. Another question - at some point, the company simply can not participate in support of the entire range, software updates in time for dozens of models to fill gaps and unity service, even in ordinary service. On this, there will be no resources, no effort or time, because the region is growing at a fast pace ...

We still wish the company continued the development of a segment of Windows Mobile, but not at the expense of quality.

Japan's Toshiba in 2007, back on the market, Windows Mobile, after a temporary absence. The company launched last year, smartphone and communicator, which highlights each of the models are equipped with information security (fingerprint reader). The units are built on a powerful platform for Marvell, both characterized by an impressive thickness of the shell. The first deliveries had problems with the software, the stability of the devices in the work that is not typical for the products of Japanese companies. In early 2008, will begin selling the base models, they are generally commercially available.

In this regard, let me give a neutral outcome. The year 2007 was for the Windows Mobile segment interesting, though far from perfect. While some companies have literally transform traditional ideas about the platform, which is interesting not only tech-savvy users, not waited for the market to realize the most technologically advanced devices. Perhaps it says that the world is not perfect? Or just personal ideals are always different general ideas about the ideal? Either way, 2008 promises to be even more interesting: HTC entered the taste and also work in two directions, E-Ten Gigabyte and finally found the right direction of development, but Asus has just announced some interesting trends.

See you in New Year! It will be interesting!

Thanks to all producers and companies with whom we worked during the year. In 2008, there will be even more interesting for us.

Artem Lutfullin (Mobile-Review.com artem.lutfullin @)

Posted - December 24, 2007

Got something to add? E-mail ... eldar@mobile-review.com

Of course, if the situation is practically impossible to HP because the company simply has more resources? i-mate, but yet announced are still only on paper, or very early in the test samples.

The market for Windows Mobile

Events, News December 2007

Presented at the camera, an update to Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system is not yet available a wide range of users, and even most of the journalists, so this month we focus exclusively on the "iron" market, ie new devices.

HTC is in December, the communicator, Touch Dual, the rest of the first has been postponed until next year. While Touch Cruise is likely to emerge in late January or early February, and the HTC Shift even later, in February or March 2008.

Mitac end of the market, updated version of the A501 - Mio A502 and the initial sales of its flagship PDA - Mio A702. The company did not raise the excitement around the products, so we got exactly what to expect.

E-Ten has marked the end of a press conference with representatives of the companies formally announced the opening of the headquarters in the near future in Russia, and also spoke of the changes in the structure of the new models of distribution and service of their products. The company began working in the service centers directly, bypassing its partners, distributors, which in theory should be to simplify and improve system maintenance and monitoring services in Russia. Company E-Ten also use some of their plans for 2008 and the first model, whose appearance has been designed for the beginning of next year.

Of these models - the cursor keys of the device form factor, Glofiish M800, X800 analog technically perfect as a continuation of the model just released for Glofiish X600, X650. This differs from the X600 500 MHz and a VGA screen.

The company will continue RoverPC dizzying pace of the introduction of new equipment, especially the players, such as HTC. We can only hope that sooner or later, will increase the quality and the stand RoverPC companies in the market not only aggressive pricing, the conditions for this.

We now turn to a discussion on the Russian market new products.

Statistics

Total of new models - 5

- HTC - 1

- Mitac - 1

- Fly - 1

- RoverPC - 2

How is

The structure of matter is very simple: producers are listed in alphabetical order, you can quickly jump to a company that is interested in using the list at the top of the page. In the description of a single model, we will indicate its approximate value to the appearance on the market. Another option is to estimate the model. I also want to emphasize that this is a subjective assessment, which formed the basis of our understanding of this new product, manufacturer, invested funds in advance, or, conversely, not facts. The evaluation may include only a few years, giving them all:

The best sellers. Model distinguishing features (which may be the price, not only the technical specifications). On models marked with the word best-seller, you should pay close attention.

A player. Reasonable solutions are typical representatives of their class. This mass of products, which constitute the largest sale in certain segments.

Challenger. Equipment in this category has not grown-class player, but there are several interesting features (such as costs, but can also become a negative factor, and then the player should be the applicant), may not have many features that have become the standards for a particular category. As a rule, the applicant can the manufacturer of telephones and medium producers in price or too large.

The technology for the sake of technology. Niche products, interesting for the technical solutions, but are not intended for a general audience. An example of this is the Nokia 7710 Based on the characteristics, the device is interesting, but its size and speed of the merits and vacuum to make it a niche.

Not for everyone. Niche solutions, which are usually random drawing, or the presence of a single, but unnecessary features. Designed for a small number of buyers who received the original themes of self-expression.

Mediocre product. This category includes devices that were originally meant for all and sundry. The models are not well defined characteristics, so one of the many on the market.

Outsider. The devices, as opposed to common sense and even hit the market in the least attracted consumers. Dead products are not designed for sale.

HTC

HTC Touch Dual (Nike, Slide Touch)

Period of occurrence: 20 December ~

Average price: 20 990 rubles. ($ 840)

Rivals: HTC Touch

Rating: Bestseller

Description of

First Impressions

In this model, we wrote back in the updates and wait for its appearance in November last month. But the company has delayed some output device on the Russian market. During the time that has elapsed since the first meeting with staff, has changed our perception of him for the better, but if you think where is better?

In comparison with the test model has undergone a number of software changes, and perhaps more importantly, the hardware. If initially planned to launch in Russia, the BlackBerry-type keyboard when the button layout is to put the two letters, which is unusual for private consumers, now you know exactly what is planned for the standard model Russia with numeric keypad. The software modifications were made to simplify the work with the phone part and a number of other functions, but will be discussed in detail in a study in mid-December. Now, some background on the HTC Touch Dual model.

Continuation of a series of communicators "Touch". The second model is a slider form factor, size is slightly changed. HTC in this model continues to develop touch control with a finger, making it easier and more convenient. In Touch Dual adding new features (picture scroll side bar in Contacts). Model differs significantly from its predecessor, the new beginning, a faster processor, the greater the amount of RAM and flash memory.

HTC Touch Dual has all the opportunity to continue the success of the HTC Touch subject to adjustment costs closer to the new year, or shortly thereafter. The lack of Wi-Fi should not in principle, by moving the class of buyers. Touch Dual attracts an unusual combination of the cursor with a large screen, slim body, high quality materials.



Company Mitac

Mio A702

Period of events in mid-December

Average price: 17 990 rubles. ($ 720)

Competitors: Asus P526, Asus P750 should

Evaluation: The applicant

Overview

Description

For a company Mitac is a communicator at the top, despite the fact that certain characteristics may cause doubt about it. The model has a keyboard digital equipment that allows you to fit on one line with Asus and products stand out from the model building, sweets or cursors.

Traditionally, the company specialized in the production Mitac browsers, focuses on this part of the unit. Like other products, Mio A702 has an integrated GPS module based on SiRF Star III chip.

Another interesting detail - the model of the device. Although the design of the hull and no metal parts or expensive, but the model seems expensive and trendy. Communicator aspect can not be described accurately by simple or ordinary, it is interesting.

Lovers of productive solutions await the biggest disappointment in terms of platform Texas Instruments OMAP 850 processor at 200 MHz. But for problems typical of device performance in short supply, even when browsing the delay in the model are minimal. So if you are not aware of the CPU too often and try not to look at the camera, video unconverted, problems arise at work.

Although a solution is high, its cost is relatively low if we consider the more expensive smartphones from other manufacturers (HTC Touch Cruise 22 000 ~, ~ 21 000 Glofiish X800). Of course, the competing models the first and only - Asus P526 - to 4000 rubles cheaper, but the machine has a smaller camera and has a Wi-Fi module. So if you're looking for the navigation device with an unusual appearance, pay attention to 702 million in general is interesting, but very niche solution.



Fly Company

Fly PC200

Period of occurrence: in mid-December

Average price: 13 990 rubles. ($ 560)

Competitors: RoverPC N6, the Asus P526

Assessment: Candidates

Description

In the market for Windows Mobile Communicator, the company Fly - A relatively new player. And although we have seen this smartphone Windows Mobile Manufacturers in early 2007, activity in this segment, the company has just started to get. FlyPC100 was the first, not the worst company in writing. The second model - Fly PC200.

As befits a company that is not too well known among consumers, Fly trust in relation to the functionality and value. In this sense, PC200 device facing almost perfect solution.

The device offers GPS navigation, a processor of 416 MHz Marvell PXA270 platform, 2 megapixel camera with mechanical change to macro mode and the usual HTC devices and control ergonomics, we know the HTC P3300 (trackball). Pros - a lot and housing design and soft gray. The main drawback of the device - a little known brand, the biggest advantage - the stated value of 14 000.

For those who choose only the features of the communicator, Fly PC200 can be an interesting proposition, unless of course, the search is not limited to the requirement of the VGA display - QVGA-PC200 is a typical matrix. Before the player model range is not only due to the low popularity of the brand flies.



The company RoverPC

RoverPC N7

Period of occurrence: December

Average price: 12 990 rubles. ($ 520)

Competitors: Asus P526, Mio A501

Score: Applicant

Description

If you look at the model Index, you might think that RoverPC N7 is a logical development of the model RoverPC N6. Part fact, these two kommunkiatora very, very different, but almost nothing in common except that the GPS and the general operating system - Windows Mobile 6

If the previous model can be positioned as an inexpensive navigation device with a large screen, N7 - Budget browser rather in a compact and sleek. The model is built on a platform and a 400 MHz Samsung processor, which is used in the products of E-Ten. The budget is the lack of a Wi-Fi module. Other features are typical of modern smartphones -. 2.8 "screen, 64 MB RAM, flash memory cards format microSD, a 2 megapixel camera with fixed focus and support for EDGE Further details, we note the presence of the infrared port.

In the model pre-installed navigation software Navitel Navigator, the latest version with the possibility of free upgrade cards already installed.

If you look objectively, then we have a simple navigation system, without Wi-Fi. Interest in the model due to its relatively low cost. The closest competitor by a set of features - Asus P526 - an average of 1 000 - 1 500 rubles.

The relationship between performance and cost model looks interesting. It remains, in practice, to ensure the stability of the software, and there RoverPC be congratulated with a good choice for its line of new hardware (the prototype model was used as a communicator of the company Amoi - N810).

RoverPC C6

Period of occurrence: December

Average price: 7990 rubles. ($ 320)

Rivals: None

Rating: Bestseller

An interesting model, with sales expected to begin in mid-December, just in time for Christmas sales. This is the second soil sample to release the maximum budgetary decisions. The first machine is the navigation communicator RoverPC E5.

Its properties are expected C6 is simple: It is a platform Samsung processor at 300 MHz, 64 MB RAM, Screen 2.4 "QVGA, a microSD memory card slot, a 2 megapixel camera module and the Bluetooth wireless apparent defects - lack of support. on board.

However, the scarcity of properties based on the value of 8000 rubles. The closest competitor - i-mate JAMA - in 2000 more expensive. Model falls in the sale of art for the new year and thanks to the success of the unit costs almost inevitable. Especially the first sales hardly be characterized by problems with the software, if any, remains to be, they will, even in theory, just weeks after launch.

-One to discuss the success of RoverPC C6, we will not. Until the unit does not come to us for review, questions remain, but the overall trend is clear and RoverPC can be a "good gift" for competitors - aggressive pricing does its job.

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Artem Lutfullin (Mobile-Review.com artem.lutfullin @)

Posted - December 7, 2007

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