Guest Paul (MVP) Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Back in November last year, we reviewed the UBiQUiO 501 Pocket PC, and gave it a 'dependably average' device, giving it a thumbs up for cost and reliability, with points knocked off for so-so specs and unattractive industrial design. Well, it looks like UBiQUiO have listened to our criticisms, and are prepping the follow up, the UBiQUiO 503G for release! Full details are available on the site of UBiQUiO parent Expansys, specs are as follows: Windows Mobile 6 Professional256MB ROM / 64MB RAMQuad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPRS Class 10Tri-band 850/1900/2100 MHz WCDMA/UMTS, HSDPA 3.6 MbpsIntel Bulverde 520 MHz ProcessorBluetooth 1.2 wth A2DPWi-Fi 802.11b/g2.4" QVGA (240x320) screen2MP main camera, 2nd 0.3MP camera for video conferencingMicro SD expansion123mm (L) x 65mm (W) x 15.7mm (D) A decent spec i'm sure you'll agree! Looks to me like the Samsung i600 et al could have some competition on their hands, with the 503G sporting the more versatile Pocket PC Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS. I actually think the device looks quite nice, it rounds off some of the 501's sharp lines to nice effect, and hopefully retains the excellent keyboard found on its predecessor. Launch is tabled for the end of June, but we hope to have a preview unit in shortly... watch this space! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix (MVP) Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Looks a hell of a lot nicer than the Jaq4. Chuck in GPS and its the perfect device! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richard_d Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 That's looking tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Looks a hell of a lot nicer than the Jaq4. Chuck in GPS and its the perfect device! Exactly what I was going to say ;) still, I think I could get over the GPS, got to dig out the Dash's dimensions and do a compariton..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZSX Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I have a 501, and it is adequate, if a little slow. This one on the other hand, is gorgeous. Any idea on pricing yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Provisional pricing on the Expansys site seems to be at a shade under 400 quids... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Size comparisons... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Size comparisons... P Thanks Paul! Looks a very acceptable size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smeg36 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I just got back from attending CTIA for Mobile Gadget News, and got to check this out at the UBiQUiO booth. It is indeed a very sleek, nice, small, device. The pricing I got from the packet they had available is $649.95 USD. It does have some great specs in addition to the nice look. The only thing missing is GPS, but that's easily added via BT. It definitely feel better in the hand than the JAQ4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sgt_Strider Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Are they planning to sell this device separately or someone like Imate will be carrying their devices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 They will sell it SIM free via Expansys (who own UBiQUiO). P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest galenyip Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) I'm interested in this device too... originally I'm deciding to buy the 501, but get the news that 503G is coming... just hope that it will come out soon... june is too far away.... here are some live pics from other sources... it looks really good! source: http://ctia2007.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns&a...E!154.entry source: www.pocketpc.hk source: www.mobilegadgetnews.com Edited April 5, 2007 by galenyip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix (MVP) Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Looks a bit bigger than i was expecting in those pics. How does it size up to the 501? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dansus Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Ok, im home. Loving this phone, my order is going in a week before release unless someone magically beats this device. The industrial design could be a little better, i prefer the old design and key layout, but technically it does everything i need. At last hsdpa and a decent processor in the e61 form factor. Im also praying it has a 3.5mm jack. I think the 520mhz will be a battery killer, tweak that down to 420 and all should be good. Im going to miss the S60 browser, but now that deepfish or whatever its called is on the go, seems that wont be such a loss after all. Im guessing that you folks over the pond will be happy to see the 1900 umts. Im happy to see it, cos it means i can go anywhere in the world and use this sucker. Bring it on. ;) edit: Oh and with flashlite 3 coming out in june, this thing will be even more fun. Youtube and podcasts here we come. Edited April 2, 2007 by dansus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest galenyip Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Expansys post a new pics of the 503g with the scroll wheel at the left side... yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I hope to receive one soon. I can't wait, it looks a great device (hopefully the plastics don't look to cheap in the flesh). P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Urban Strata Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I hope to receive one soon. I can't wait, it looks a great device (hopefully the plastics don't look to cheap in the flesh). P Eagerly looking forward to your review, Paul. Do you think "soon" is the next week or two, or are we talking about a few weeks? :rolleyes: Also, in your review, could you possibly give a quick overview of UBiQUiO's policies for support and/or repairs? A lot of people here in the States and elsewhere are considering UBiQUiO for the first time based on the phenomenal specs of this device, so a brief primer on what we can expect from the company would be most helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I hope in the next week or two, but can't be sure. I'm not sure who handles their repairs etc., but they are shaping up to have a very good record when it comes to ROM updates etc! More to follow... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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