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HTC Ozone coming to Verizon

  I saw this today and was pretty excited to see it.  Not only do I like the phone but the price makes it very appealing for someone that wants to experience Windows Mobile at an impressive price.

Verizon Wireless and HTC today introduce the Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone. This easy-to-use smartphone combines a simple design with a host of connectivity options that include the nation’s largest wireless 3G network, global roaming and Wi-Fi, making it a smart option and, at $49.99*, a great value for first-time smartphone users or savvy business professionals.

Available color: Black

Key features:

• Ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
• Flexible connectivity options with Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, global roaming capabilities and support for Wi-Fi
• 1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time
• Includes international charging adapters to stay powered up while abroad

Lifestyle features:

• VZ Navigator – get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others
• Visual Voice Mail – view, delete, reply, listen to and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions
• Mobile IM – connect with friends on AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger
• Mobile Email – access to popular e-mail services such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL and Windows Live Seamless Microsoft Exchange synchronization with Microsoft Office Mobile for maximum productivity
• Access to most frequently used features with a simplified “sliding panel” user interface
• One-touch messaging key for quick connection to friends and family

* Price and availability:

• The HTC Ozone will be $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
• VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 monthly access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access.
• Customers can purchase the HTC Ozone beginning June 29 online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or through business sales channels. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 13. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Press Release

Kingston Introduces 128GB USB Flash Drive

There are some products that I just like and others that I like a lot.  Kingston products have always been favorites of mine and now it looks like there is a new line from them that will surpass all of my expectations.  With the release of the DataTraveler 200 (DT200), this large capacity drive will provide you the flexibility to carry virtually all your critical data in a very small form factor.

Featuring a capless design to protect the USB connector, it is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost and comes in three sizes (32, 64 and 128GB). But don’t think that you can just jump over to your local computer outlet to get the 128GB drive is build-to-order only. Customers who wish to purchase it can place an order through normal channels (e.g., e-tailers or resellers).

“The new DT200’s robust storage capability lets consumers store complete libraries of music, photos and videos. It is also a great tool for business users who carry around large databases or files,” said Andrew Ewing, USB business manager, Kingston^®. “The password protection helps safeguard data and requires no admin rights, making the DT200 a terrific solution for the home or office.”

The DT200 is backed by a five-year warranty and 24/7 tech support. For more information, visit www.kingston.com.

Features and Specs after the break

Samsung Louvre = the Omnia Pro?

I really don’t care what it is called, I like it a lot.  The folks at the Unwired View passed this tidbit along saying that reportedly, the Omnia Pro is none other than the Windows Mobile 6.1 Samsung Louvre B7610.  What caught my attention was this neat picture that definitely got my “device envy” juices flowing. 

The Omnia Pro has a wide 3.5 inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels, and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.  Check out these specs after the break:

Verizon to unlock Touch Pro’s GPS

The folks at WMExperts caught an item  of interest for owners of the Verizon HTC Touch Pro.  It appears as if you will be able to unlock the GPS on your smartphones …. finally!

The new ROM opens up the GPS for use in Google Maps as well as Live Search for Mobile and they indicated that the GPS even works in airplane mode. The update also gives visual voicemail and a new voice codec.

So if you want the update then you need to head over to PhoneNews since they have the only link to the update.

HTC Snap … is it for you?

If you like a smartphone then this might be a device worth considering especially if you want a device that has an impressive super-fast Qualcomm MSM 7225 processor, running at 528 MHz as well as the ability to have fast device navigation and a full QWERTY keyboard. 

Remo Knops from MobilityMinded posted a review that is worth looking at if you want to get a good look at what you would get with this device.  Remo said that he would describe the HTC Snap as a fast, stable & powerful no-nonsence device, which suits various needs. 

For me, having a decent battery (1500 mAh battery) providing you with enough “juice” to run a couple of days and WiFi make this device very intriguing.   

Opera Mobile - New beta released

If you are an Opera user then there is a NEW beta (9.7b1) out that you can try.  There are a few issues but I am sure they will be worked out rather quickly.  Note that when you go to the download page, there is a NEW Widgets Manager add-on for Touchscreen devices.

You can get your copy of Opera Mobile here!

Is this the X2?

We’ve seen the X1 so it sort of makes sense that there will be a X2 … but is this it?  The folks at Engadget seem to think that this is a plausible image of an early prototype.   What reinforces their thoughts is you can clearly make out the X Panel button in the lower left of the phone’s front and a Windows key in the upper left of the keyboard.  Is it credible?  Only time will tell….

Recent AT&T ROM Upgrades

I thought I would just pass this on (again) for those of you that might have missed these announcements.  There are two ROM upgrades that AT&T has announced.  The HTC FUZE upgrade has been widely reported on a number of sites but in case you somehow missed it, you can get it here. The landing page provides additional detail and instructions.

Simultaneously, LG has officially released the LG Incite ROM upgrade which is now available for download from the LG support site. This has not been widely reported but is a great upgrade for users of this model. So how do you get the upgrade for the incite?  Click this link: http://mobilephones.us.lge.com/support.aspx then follow these instructions:

Select AT&T for Carrier, Select Incite for model,

Click LG Incite software update button in far right column

Download to a folder of your choice, run and follow the directions

Looking for device security?

SecuBox may be a solution for you!  What is it?  Essentially it is a powerful and convenient on-the-fly “disk encryption” solution for Windows Mobile PDAs and Smartphones. It protects your confidential information by storing it in one or more secure areas. Data written to this secure card is automatically encrypted without any user intervention. Your data is absolutely safe even if the device is lost or stolen.

Check out the full Press Release after the break

What is Doodle?

That is what I said when I first heard of it.  Of course I was thinking of what I used to do during those long boring lectures I had to attend in school but in fact  it is something much more useful and certainly productive.  Doodle is a means of helping you find dates and times for group events (like an appointment, a conference call, a family get-together) and it is incredibly easy to use!  And BTW, Doodle is a free service!

What else can you do with Doodle?  Click READ MORE to find out!