It’s not supposed to reach Verizon Wireless stores until June 5th, but that hasn’t stopped buyers persuading the carrier’s reps to sell them the LG enV Touch XV11000 a little early. HowardForums member 91ZCpe managed it, and shot some hands-on photos of the twin-display QWERTY clamshell.
Volkswagen have developed an an in-vehicle, fully-connected computer prototype, based on Intel’s In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference design. The PC is integrated entirely into the car’s head-unit, and offers digital music, video and photos, together with 3D navigation complete with online satellite imagery.
Video demo after the cut
The BlackBerry Tour 9630 has made an appearance in Verizon’s internal inventory systems, although according to the tipster the smartphones themselves are not yet in stock. Expected to go on sale as of July 13th, the BlackBerry Tour is believed to sit underneath the BlackBerry Bold in terms of range position, with a price tag of $199 with a two-year contract
As for specifications, RIM are yet to make anything official but the Tour 9630 is believed to be a cross between their Curve and Bold handsets. It will have EVDO Rev.A connectivity, together with quadband GSM for global roaming, a 480 x 320 display and a 3.2-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities.
In-the-wild photos of Sprint’s version of the HTC Snap, according to the leaked roadmap the HTC “Willow”, have leaked. The specifications are believed to be the same as the Snap we’ve already seen, although the battery is apparently a vast 1,500mAh unit (almost doubling the 800mAh pack in the Snap) and WiFi seems to have been removed.
Everything you’ve heard about Verizon Wireless offering a Netbook with Mobile Broadband network built in is 100-percent true. You’ll be able to pick one up at Verizon Wireless stores this upcoming Sunday, May 17 for a small price of $199.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate along with a new two-year activation on a Mobile Broadband plan.
Sprint have announced that they too will be offering the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 “Intelligent Mobile Hotspot”, expected to launch on Verizon’s network come May 17th. As with the Verizon version, the Sprint MiFi 2200 will share its EVDO Rev.A data connection with up to five WiFi clients; it will also offer access to the hotspot’s GPS functionality, something the Verizon version does not.
Verizon and HP’s netbook collaboration – the EVDO Rev.A equipped HP Mini 1151NR – is set to drop in stores from May 17th, according to the latest tipsters. Stock is already believed to be arriving with retailers, with a retail price expected to be around $199 with a 2-year contract and following a mail-in rebate.
We just got our hands on the review unit of the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot today from Verizon and Novatel Wireless and we were eager to capture the unboxing for you. This device weighs next to nothing and it’s super easy to take with you anywhere. It’s meant to help you make a Wi-Fi connection anywhere you want that can be completely secure and reliable. Up to 5 connections can be shared at one time. This includes users or devices like cameras, gaming consoles or netbooks.
Check out the full unboxing, after the cut
Verizon have officially launched their own personal internet gateway, the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. First tipped back in March, the Verizon MiFi 2200 is based on Novatel’s MiFi device and packs an EVDO Rev.A 3G connection into a battery powered WiFi b/g router. That means users can share the mobile broadband hook-up with up to five WiFi devices at the same time.
Video overview of the MiFi after the cut
Bell Mobility and Palm have announced that the carrier will be the exclusive debut for the Pre smartphone in Canada. Set to launch in the second half of 2009, the smartphone will be the same 3G EVDO Rev.A handset as Sprint users will get in the US.
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