Posts Tagged ‘GPS’
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Without doubt, the most popular mobile email solution around at the moment is BlackBerry from Research In Motion (RIM). I’m sure you will have heard of them, but are probably wondering just what exactly do they do, how they work, and what’s the difference between them?
What do they do?
First and foremost, BlackBerry is about being able to send and receive email, quickly and easily. Over the last few years, BlackBerrys have been upgraded from only supporting email, text and phone calls to having digital cameras, expandable memory, media players, internet access, Wi-Fi, GPS and pretty much every other feature you’d find on any mobile phone on the market. The emphasis is still on email, and to be honest, there isn’t another device on the market that does what a BlackBerry does, as well as BlackBerry does it. BlackBerry devices can all handle email attachments such as Microsoft Word, Excel, & Powerpoint documents, PDF’s and images. Attachments aren’t downloaded automatically, the device will ask you if you want to download it. If you chose not to – maybe you don’t need to read the attachment until you get back to the office, the files will be sat waiting for you on your PC when you get back.
How does it work?
BlackBerrys use "Push Email" to deliver email to your phone. "Push Email" simply means that as soon as the email server receives an email, it pushes it out across the cellular network to your device. You instantly get an alert to notify you that you have new email and can read it immediately on your BlackBerry. Email on your PC or most other mobile phones normally works on a "Pull" system called POP. With POP email, your computer will connect to the servers at regular intervals (anything from 5 mins to an hour or more) and then download any new emails to your PC. This often means a delay between the email being sent and you getting it. With "Push Email" there is little or no delay. BlackBerry condenses the emails into just plain text, all fancy formatting is removed, and you just see the information you need. This allows the emails to travel quickly over the cellular network, meaning you won’t have to wait for the email to finish downloading before you can read it.
Why would I want one?
Email is now one of the quickest and easiest ways of communicating. By having email on your phone, you won’t have to worry about remembering to check your email on your computer. You won’t have to learn how to use email programs, or mess around remembering passwords for webmail. You don’t really even need a computer! Sending an email on a BlackBerry is as easy as sending a text message. You can send images in your emails, so there’s no need to try and figure out how to send picture messages. Email is cheaper too. Rather than paying for each message that you send, email is done on a flat monthly fee of around £5 (varies by network).
What email accounts can I use on it?
Pretty much all email accounts that use either POP or IMAP will work with no problem. When you set up your email with BlackBerry, you may be asked for your POP or IMAP server settings, you can normally find these on your email providers website. If you use Hotmail, then you will need to either pay to upgrade your account, or you can set a forward to your BlackBerry email address that you’ll create as part of the sign up process. See our post on Setting up email on BlackBerry Devices for more information
Are they easy to set up?
There are two different set-ups for BlackBerry Email, (BIS and BES) and this can cause some confusion.
BIS stands for BlackBerry Internet Service, and is what most of us would use to access our email. Setting up your email through BIS is extremely simple and is done either through your network providers website or through the handset. Once set up, BlackBerry email servers will check your existing email accounts for new messages and push them through to your device. BIS can be used by individuals, as well as companies large and small.
BES stands for BlackBerry Enterprise Server. BES is a more expensive option and is normally used by larger companies running email software such as Microsoft Exchange and requires BlackBerry software to be installed to the server and licenses obtained for each user. If you have been given a BlackBerry by your employer, there is every chance it will be running on BES. BES devices will have been set up by your IT department prior to you receiving the device. Depending on the security settings on your BlackBerry, you may also be able to add a BIS account so that you can access personal email on your BlackBerry as well. A word of warning though, this could breach your employers IT policy and get you into trouble, so its best to check with them first!
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Thursday, September 25th, 2008
One of the biggest handset launches of the year so far was the HTC Touch Diamond. Its got a decent camera, touchscreen, compact design, full internet, email and built in GPS to help you get around, which is great, if, like me, you’re hopeless at finding your way around – but, it doesn’t come with any mapping software built in.
So far there hasn’t been a Sat Nav solution available for the HTC Touch Diamond as most third party Sat Nav software is installed onto a memory card. As the Touch Diamond doesn’t have a memory card slot, this made it impossible to install – until now!
CoPilot have just launched CoPilot Live 7, a fully featured Sat Nav system designed exclusively to run on the HTC Touch Diamond. Supplied on a DVD, the software is quick and easy to install and completely eliminates the need to use a memory card as installation is done through your PC.
The software features a large, clear touch based user interface, and can navigate using your phonebook contacts, address, or search for an address using a UK post code. CoPilot Live 7 aims to keep distractions to a minimum, so clear spoken instructions will guide you to your destination, while the clear 2D and 3D mapping will show you where to go and automatically zoom in when needed. Safety Camera alerts are also included at no extra cost with free periodic updates. Maps for the UK and Ireland are included as standard, and additional maps can be downloaded using CoPilot Central – a desktop application that allows you to plan and print your routes in advance, upgrade your services to include traffic updates and buy the extra maps.
Visit the Mobile Fun website for more details on CoPilot Live 7 for the HTC Touch Diamond.
UPDATE: CoPilot Live 7 with European Maps is now available. Visit the Mobile Fun website for more details on CoPilot Live 7 with European Maps for the HTC Touch Diamond.
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Tags: diamond, GPS, HTC, Maps, navigation, sat nav, software, touch, touch diamond gps, touch diamond sat nav,
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Sony Ericsson have today confirmed that their next flagship handset, the Xperia X1 will be released on the 30th September.
Sim Free Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
The Xperia X1 is the first Windows Mobile device from Sony Ericsson, and features a 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, HSDPA and WiFi for high speed internet. The X1 also has a full Qwerty keyboard and widescreen display.
Visit the Mobile Fun website for more information on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1.
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Sounds Familiar!
The name maybe often confused for a BlueBerry, but BlackBerry is one of the most recognised names in the business world.
Why is it popular in the Business World then?
BlackBerry by converging technology now supports push e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing and other wireless information services. This means it’s ideal for people who need all their office facilities on the move.
It does Email?
Arguably the push email system it provides is what makes BlackBerry famous! Push Email means instant email. As soon as an email is received by the server, the email is ‘pushed’ to your BlackBerry device within seconds. Standard email servers usually work by connecting to the server every so often and downloading a batch of emails at a time, so it’s not instantaneous.
Just for Business users then?
I’d honestly say no, with all the features packed into this device it is suitable for anyone looking for a good phone with top end features. It maybe seen as a business handset, but if you need HSDPA (fast internet access), GPS or even Wi-Fi, then this phone will do the job.
Any other ways to communicate?
Well, it’s not just a phone and email device but there is also there BlackBerry Messenger, it’s a free service similar to MSN that allows you to instantly chat with other BlackBerry users. Oh don’t worry if you have MSN or Yahoo messenger – that will work too but you may have to pay extra for it to your network.
What is the latest BlackBerry out?
The BlackBerry Bold is coming out this month!
What’s so special about it?
Well it has the normal features of previous BlackBerry devices, but it will be the first BlackBerry with HSDPA – which means fast internet connection. It also has all the features you would expect for a new top range phone including inbuilt GPS and Wi-Fi, a 2 Megapixel camera, expandable memory, Media Player and support for Word, Excel and PDF files.
Do I really need one?
If you’re an email junky, a techie or just someone who likes to stay up to date – then yes. If you’ve never had email on your mobile before, I can’t explain how useful it is, and it’s not just perfect for business users, I use it to keep up to date with my Facebook notifications.
Summary
Here’s a quick list on why you should buy it:
- Push email.
- HSDPA for fast internet connection.
- In-built GPS so you never get lost again.
- Wi-Fi.
- QWERTY keyboard for easy emailing and messaging.
- Half-VGA (480×320 pixel resolution) and a 65,000-color display for nice clear viewing.
View more information on the BlackBerry Bold on the Mobile Fun Website
If you already have your BlackBerry Bold don’t miss our BlackBerry Bold Accessories range.
Are you waiting for the BlackBerry Bold? Do you think that it will be an "iPhone Killer"? Let us know your thoughts below.
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Friday, August 8th, 2008
We’ve just received notice that the Samsung Omnia i900 is due soon in the UK.
It’s certainly not cheap, but is absolutely packed with features:
- Windows 6.1 Pro
- 3.2-inch Wide QVGA (240×400)
- Optical mouse
- 5MP camera with auto-focus and face detection
- GPS receiver
- FM Stereo radio
- 3G HSDPA
- 8GB or 16GB
And more – check the specs for details:
Samsung i900 Omnia – 8GB
Samsung i900 Omnia – 16GB
So (and although we hate to say it again) this is (another) iPhone killer!
UPDATE
We now have stock available of the 16GB Samsung Omnia. Stock is limited and expected to sell quickly. Order yours now!
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