Reg Hardware reports that Vodafone has responded to calls from MacBook and MacBook Pro owners for a compatible version of its 3G Mobile Connect Broadband Datacard with a USB version of the gadget which it pledged to ship in the autumn.

Vodafone’s HSDPA-equipped Mobile Connect 3G Datacard does feature Mac support, but since it’s a PC Card device, it’s not compatible with the MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks, which use the new ExpressCard 34 slot for add-ins.

Tags: MacBook, 3G, HSDPA, Mac 3G

Featuring the perfect blend of broadband-like speed, dynamic multimedia capabilities, and cutting-edge design, the MOTORAZR xx is the ultimate combination. The MOTORAZR xx delivers high-speed connectivity and premium multimedia capabilities in the award-winning RAZR form. The first Motorola handset to ship with High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and EDGE technology, the MOTORAZR xx brings effortless style and the power of high-speed connectivity – no compromises necessary. A compact entertainment machine, the MOTORAZR xx knows how to connect you quickly to the information and content that matters most. Demand the best in elite style and unrivalled functionality and enjoy the best of both worlds with this stylish new model.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
• Updated & streamlined Motorola RAZR V3 design
• HSDPA 3.6 Mbps (category 6)
• EDGE Class 10, GPRS Class 10
• Integrated VGA and 1.3 megapixel digital camera with 8x digital zoom and full screen viewfinder
• Integrated MP3 player with Media Finder and optional mini-USB stereo headset
• Optional, hot swappable microSD memory card
• 256K color wallpapers & screensavers on internal display
• 65K color support on external display
• MPEG4 video capture and playback
• Integrated Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology²
• Bluetooth stereo Music Profile (A2DP) and Bluetooth Music Control Profile (AVRCP) for streaming music to compatible Bluetooth enabled wireless stereo headphones²
• VGA Imager Point to Point Video at up to 15 frames per second¹

The MOTORAZR xx is expected to be available in the second half of 2006. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

Tags: MOTORAZR, RAZR xx, RAZR, HSDPA

Blending cutting-edge design and the power of high-speed connectivity, the MOTORAZR maxx satisfies the appetite of even the most demanding consumer. An eye-catching, ultra-thin design displays its pedigree MOTORAZR phone lineage. With hi-end finishes, that include a futuristic blend of metal and glass and touch-sensitive music keys that illuminate – the MOTORAZR maxx comes to life in your hand and is one of the smallest broadband phones available. But within its lean form lies revolutionary High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) wireless technology for unparalleled broadband-like speed and power, exceptional data capabilities, advanced imaging features, music functionality and ample memory for storing your favorite files. What’s more, the MOTORAZR maxx delivers seamless connectivity via Bluetooth™ wireless technology, lengthy talk times and multimedia messaging (MMS). With the pure power and stunning design of the MOTORAZR maxx in your hand, you’ll know you have arrived.

The MOTORAZR maxx re-defines high-speed. Whether you’re lunching with friends, heading to the gym or working on the go, the MOTORAZR maxx puts broadband in your pocket via HSDPA and EDGE technology. At the flick of a button, experience the power of high-speed connectivity for two-way video calling at up to 15 frames per second, fast access to your email, Internet browsing and blazing-fast and over the air (OTA) music and video downloads of the latest entertainment and news. What’s more Bluetooth wireless Class 2 technology and OTA sync with your Bluetooth enabled PC eliminates the messy tangle of wires, delivering easy, seamless connections.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
• Messaging: MMS, SMS, EMS²
• Enhanced audio features for premium music listening on-the-go
• Video capture/playback and video sharing
• VGA and 2 MP camera with 8x digital zoom for low or hi-resolution imaging
• 50 MB user available memory³, removable memory via an optional microSD™ memory card
• Bluetooth wireless technology (EDR Class 2), USB 2.0, Over the Air Synch (OTA), PC Synch, Motosync, Mobile Phone Tools
• HSDPA 3.6 Mbps (category 6)
• EDGE Class 10, GPRS Class 10
• Internal Antenna
• Futuristic Touch Sensitive Music Keys with Elegant Lighting
• RAZR Phone-Lineage 3G Device, Mix of Metal and Glass
• Two-way Video Calling at up to 15 frames per second², Video Capture

The MOTORAZR maxx is expected to be available in the second half of 2006. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

Tags: Motorazr, RAZR, RAZR Maxx, Maxx, HSDPA

RegHardware reports that the next generation of Intel’s Centrino platform, codenamed ‘Santa Rosa’, may well include 3G mobile phone network connectivity as well as the standard Wi-Fi, if allegedly leaked company roadmaps are to be believed.

… the Santa Rosa specification includes ‘Windigo’, the Centrino platform’s first wireless wide-area network (WWAN) add-in. The report claims Windigo will host GSM, GPRS and WCDMA/CDMA2000 connectivity, but cites no sources for this information. You might expect Intel to be pushing WiMAX rather than 3G, so we wouldn’t rule this technology out as an alternative foundation for Windigo.

Tags: Intel, Centrino, 3G Centrino, 3G Laptop

Palm today announced it has forged a new relationship with Vodafone targeted at expanding the adoption of wireless push email in Europe. The Palm Treo smartphone that will result from this collaboration will represent an industry first by operating on Vodafone’s 3G/UMTS network. The new Treo smartphone will be available first to Vodafone customers in multiple European countries, including the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and Netherlands, before the end of the calendar year.

Today, only an estimated 2 percent of business email inboxes worldwide are accessed via mobile, according to market research firm The Radicati Group. Palm, Vodafone and Microsoft will target this large, untapped market with real-time push email using Microsoft’s Messaging and Security Feature Pack available on Windows Mobile 5.0, which includes Direct Push Technology and enhanced security features.

Full Press Release

Tags: Palm, Treo, 3G Palm, 3G Treo, Vodafone, Microsoft

The HTC TyTN 3G Microsoft ® Windows Mobile ® 5.0 based Pocket PC phone, with its compact size and ultimate connectivity, is truly the complete mobile office solution. Roam anywhere in the world and use the high speed internet access, Bluetooth ® and Wi-Fi ®. It gives you more control than ever over the way you work.

The sliding keyboard makes it even easier to type your emails and messages on the go. With the excellent 2 megapixel camera and secondary camera for video calling, staying in contact has never been simpler. Music and pictures can also be easily synchronised, so you have them with you wherever you are.

Highlights:

• High speed internet with worldwide 3G
• Full connectivity with Tri-Band UMTS, Quad-Band EDGE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• Instant access to email
• Sliding keyboard for easy typing
• Secondary camera for video telephony
• Synchronised music and pictures for easy playback and management
• 112.5mm (L) x 58mm (W) x 21.95mm (T)

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The HTC MTeoR 3G Smartphone takes a giant leap forward for mobile phones as the world’s first 3G Microsoft ® Windows Mobile ® 5.0 Smartphone. Its slim and compact design makes it the ultimate pocket handset.

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 technology with Direct Push, gives you instant access to your emails. The one-hand controlled Jog Wheel provides user friendly navigation when surfing the internet and reading your documents ideal for busy people on the run.

The options for connectivity and portability are endless by inserting a Micro SD card for additional memory and built-in Bluetooth. Video, music and pictures can be easily synchronised, so you have them with you wherever you are. Work and play using the latest applications and multimedia player. The MTeoR is the next generation in very smart phones.

Highlights:

• World’s first 3G Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
• Slim, stylish and smooth candy-bar design
• Instant access to emails, calendar and contacts
• View your Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents on the go
• Sync with your PC to get video, music and pictures, and then play them back anytime
• Advanced connectivity and portability, including Micro SD memory and built-in Bluetooth ®
• Single-hand controlled jog-wheel for user friendly navigation

Tags: HTC, MTeoR, Smartphone, 3G