Guest Paul [MVP] Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 It's a mobile phone, a digital camera, an audio recorder, and an entertainment device all rolled into one palm-sized device. "It's the smartest phone of the lot and it's so easy to use," MiTAC spokesperson Justine Liu said at Mio 8380's Taipei debut yesterday. Powered by Microsoft Windows Smartphone 2002 and Intel's Xscale CPU, the beauty-and-brains device offers wireless Internet access, games, audiovisual media playback, digital photography, audio recording, personal information management, and e-mail, Liu said. "We are targeting heavy PC users," said the official. "They will find the Mio easy to use since it is using a Microsoft operating system - a familiar user interface." Read the full article at eTaiwanNews.
Guest cybercamel Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 The links aren't working, sounds impressive though!
Guest DamianJauregui Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 So, do we know anyone going through to Taiwan soon? Can they bring some back? Can someone start importing these things for Forum members? :lol:
Guest crafty Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 The site quotes a price of 16,800 NTD which is £292 (414 Euros). Cheaper than a Tanager.
Guest DamianJauregui Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 Paul, Any chance you can find a supplier, or if any one else can who is willing to ship some to Europe?
Guest kingdom master Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 me want 3, and nots no joke. 1 for me and 2 for friends hey it has a 200mhz processor snes emulator here i come!!!!hee hee
Guest Rob.P Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 According to this artcile it has Java! MiTAC announced the release of a groundbreaking new device that promises to revolutionize personal communications and enrich digital lifestyles. The Mio 8380 smart phone integrates the key capabilities that people need to realize the ideal of a full-fledged digital lifestyle--cellular phone voice calls and messaging, digital photography, personal information management, anytime/anywhere e-mail and Web connectivity, online chatting, digital voice recording, and mobile audiovisual entertainment. Based on Microsoft's Smart Phone 2002 platform, MiTAC's Mio 8380 combines a tri-band GPRS mobile phone and its wide array of tightly integrated digital lifestyle-oriented features with a familiar user interface for easy accessibility. As a phone, the GPRS Class 10-compliant Mio 8380 supports 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz cellular networks, meaning that it can be used virtually anywhere in the world. In addition to its versatile support for the most widespread cellular standards, the Mio 8380 provides not only standard text-based messaging, but also MMS multimedia messaging, adding to the enjoyment and impact of mobile interpersonal communications. Besides conventional cell phone-based voice calls and messaging, the Mio 8380 also supports high-speed wireless access to e-mail and the Web. An integrated e-mail client, MSN Messenger client, and special version of Internet Explorer offer an intuitive interface for managing e-mail, chatting online, and viewing Webpages. As a truly comprehensive digital lifestyle device, the Mio 8380 also incorporates a 110-kilopixel camera complete with digital zoom, perfect for taking quick snapshots for later viewing or to send to a friend. Digital photos are a pleasure to view on the Mio 8380's high-resolution 2.2" TFT color LCD, which is provided with a special transflective screen for clear viewing even in bright sunlight. The Mio 8380's MPEG-4 encoder/decoder means it can handle digital video as handily as a simple voice call. Moreover, the built-in media player enables users not only to enjoy viewing digital video, but also other multimedia content such as MP3 music right on the Mio 8380. The Mio 8380 provides personal information management software similar to those in Pocket PC devices, giving users the ability to manage schedules, contacts, and text notes with ease, while an integrated voice recorder allows users to record voice memos and other audio instantly. Compliance with the Java MIDP 2.0 specification ensures compatibility with a new generation of mobile applications written in the Java language, while an integrated SD flash memory card expansion slot is perfect for storing data, or accessing digital content. MiTAC has provided backup software with the Mio 8380 so that users can safeguard SIM data and other key information. To provide the processing horsepower needed for the Mio 8380's amazing range of capabilities, it utilizes Intel's mobility- and network-optimized Xscale CPU. All of this functionality is dressed up in a compact and stylish clamshell design to make it the ultimate must-have for the adherents of the digital lifestyle. MiTAC General Manager of NBU Samuel Wang notes, "The Mio 8380 smart phone is what the digital lifestyle is all about. It lets people communicate and enjoy digital content in a variety of ways, according to the circumstance or personal preference. The best thing is that the Mio 8380 integrates all this functionality seamlessly in a user interface that will be familiar to anyone who has used a PC. Unlike other breakthrough devices with a range of new capabilities, the Mio 8380 is a snap to use. It's the kind of product really has the potential to change people's lives almost instantly." www.3g.co.uk
Guest Brody Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 The price isn't too bad when u consider that its cheaper than the Tanager and its an upgrade in processor power!! :lol: I need a summer job!!
Guest amo Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 If the Mitac has Java, wouldnt it be possible to extract that from the Mitac software and integrate it into the SPV/Tanager? Presumably the Mitac works in the same way where it holds the instalation files in case a hard reset is done and therefore it would have to reinstall the J2ME files (if thats what it uses)
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 That'd be a fairly serious piece of piracy I suspect Amo :lol: P
Guest Monolithix [MVP] Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 Hehe. I cant wait for this to come out.
Guest amo Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 "]That'd be a fairly serious piece of piracy I suspect Amo :lol: P Oh dammit, i didnt even think about that! I should know better, my bad! Just presumed the jvm would be free for some reason
Guest Brody Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 JVM is free on your PC, i suppose that's not the issue :wink:
Guest Dylan Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 £292????? That's soooooooo tempting.... Someone HAS to get some of these!!!
Guest amo Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 First post and he wants the world! hehe, jus kidding. Welcome to the board. Pauls looking at getting some from one of his many contacts so he's probably the man in the know.
Guest Monolithix [MVP] Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 Brody: just because you don't pay for software does not necassarily make it "freeware" as such :lol:
Guest Brody Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 Brody: just because you don't pay for software does not necassarily make it "freeware" as such :lol: Point taken, i suppose permissions would be required, it would be a bit like taking the free IA software from the Synergy Tanager... :wink:
Guest madu Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 LOL :D Now now mono, no need to blame it all on others!! :lol:
Guest Antilles_Prime Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 funny thing is, next month the i600 is rumoured to be getting released. phone scoop has this as a release date, just like they had may pegged for the i700, and they were dead on, even thought verizon store reps had no clue it was coming until about a week before it came along. on another note, I have been talking to an importer that has told me he can get them, so... we'll see what happens... I may have to wait and get the i600 if i can get some reliable info on it coming out FOR SURE in july... anyone else heard anything?
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 i600 is CDMA is it not? No use to us europeans... P
Guest midnight Posted June 11, 2003 Report Posted June 11, 2003 hehe, good thing Antilles is US then aint it hehe
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