08-27-2002, 01:24 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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Samsung SPH-i700 Pocket PC Phone Edition looks ready to go!
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?id=191
Phonescoop.com has some pics and info on the latest Pocket PC Phone Edition, this one from Samsung. It is the SPH-i700 and comes with a digital camera. It is a CDMA2000 1xRTT phone and may be available on the Sprint PCS network soon. This comes on the heels of the i600 Smartphone from Samsung shown a few weeks ago.
 
From the pictures above, it would appear to have a removable battery. Also notice on the back view it is easier to see the knob that allows you to swivel the camera. In addition to the camera, it has the full complement of Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition software. The FCC filing is here. If someone with a bit more knowledge of how those filings fit together could get more information like screen color depth, send us the info via the Contact page and we'll update the information.
For now though, just flipping through the owner's manual, it has IR but does not appear to have a CF or SD slot. Funny thing on the last page of the manual. "Licensed by Palm Computing."  Let's hope the manual is still in beta and will be fixed before being sent to the printers.
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08-27-2002, 02:38 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Interesting...the design looks a bit "busy" though. Also, no expansion slots? BUMMER!!!!!
Personally, I don't get this whole mobile phone/pocketPC combo devices. They aren't the best PDAs and they aren't the best mobile phones. Seems like a huge layout of money + the extra cost of a proprietary phone service vs a regular plan like Altel, Verizon, or Cingular.
For now, I'll stick with my PocketPC + my small mobile phone. That way I have the best features of both along with a more manageable price tag 
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08-27-2002, 02:41 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 46
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Camera is cool....
And I like that another Pocket PC Phone Edition will soon be available. But I think it's pretty ugly. Maybe I'm biased (I have the T-Mobile).
I wonder if it has a some sort of side rocker switch....that would be helpful.
Chad
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08-27-2002, 03:43 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 14
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GPS?
I saw this on the link page (see below).......
Does this have an integrated GPS , if not, it MUST have a CF slot ?
Brent
Features:
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
E-Mail Client Yes
GPS / Location Yes <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Headset Jack Yes
High-Speed Data Technology: cdma2000 1xRTT
Infrared (IR) Yes
Integrated PDA OS: Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition
PC Sync Microsoft ActiveSync�
Side Keys up/down volume, record keys on left / power, display keys on right
Speaker Phone Yes
Text Messaging 2-Way: No
To-Do List Yes
Touch Screen includes stylus / supports handwriting recognition
Voice Memo Yes
Wireless Internet Browser Software: Internet Explorer
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08-27-2002, 04:14 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Wireless PDAs for more $$$ & less functions - NO THANKS!
BOXTER S DID A GREAT JOB OF SUMMING UP THE GENERAL CONSENSUS OF EVERYONE I'VE EVER TALKED TO ON THIS SUBJECT.
The gadget invention & marketing folks haven't figured out yet that this is a solution without a problem - everyone's sole point to make these is to have "only one device", rather than a phone AND a PDA.
In reality there are hundreds of reasons to keep them separate, and only 1-2 to combine them. All of the "merged" devices sacrifice fuctionality, expandability for other purposes, and also cost more for wireless phone service.
No benefits here! Good job of telling why!
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08-27-2002, 04:19 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Re: Wireless PDAs for more $$$ & less functions - NO THA
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Originally Posted by pradike
BOXTER S DID A GREAT JOB OF SUMMING UP THE GENERAL CONSENSUS OF EVERYONE I'VE EVER TALKED TO ON THIS SUBJECT.
The gadget invention & marketing folks haven't figured out yet that this is a solution without a problem - everyone's sole point to make these is to have "only one device", rather than a phone AND a PDA.
In reality there are hundreds of reasons to keep them separate, and only 1-2 to combine them. All of the "merged" devices sacrifice fuctionality, expandability for other purposes, and also cost more for wireless phone service.
No benefits here! Good job of telling why!
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In this senario I would have to agree it isn't beneficial yet, but remember sometimes the a larger aggregate number of con's may not be able to out justify one pro...compactness can mean everything to people
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Its possible it's not a client side GPS unit, its becoming popular that a 'server' is tied to a GPS unit, and when you request your location your phone does not contact a GPS satillite, but rather you contact GPS via server
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08-27-2002, 04:31 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Wireless PDAs for more $$$ & less functions - NO THA
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Originally Posted by pradike
No benefits here! Good job of telling why!
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The benefit is simple: one device. No further justification is needed.
It may not be for you, but please don't assume that everyone has the same needs you do. I'm a very light phone user (under 100 minutes a month) and the Pocket PC Phone Edition is *perfect* for my needs. My needs. Not your needs, but my needs. No one is forcing you to buy this device, but please don't dismiss it as being useless - there are those of us that have been waiting for a device like this for years. 8)
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08-27-2002, 04:33 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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Re: Wireless PDAs for more $$$ & less functions - NO THA
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Originally Posted by Gremmie
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GPS / Location Yes <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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Its possible it's not a client side GPS unit, its becoming popular that a 'server' is tied to a GPS unit, and when you request your location your phone does not contact a GPS satillite, but rather you contact GPS via server |
Yes, I think that is a mandate for the new 911 requirements so that the emergency vehicles can pinpoint exactly where you are, not so you can figure out where you are.
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08-27-2002, 04:42 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I wouldn't get my hopes up for this...what bothers me has nothing to do with the specs, or the purpose, or anything of the sort. My problem is simply that this device is Samsung's first attempt at a PocketPC and those never seem to go well for companies. Be it dust, battery issues, whatever I would expect problems here.
Then again, I'm a pessimist...
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08-27-2002, 04:44 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 14
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Re: Wireless PDAs for more $$$ & less functions - NO THA
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
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Originally Posted by Gremmie
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GPS / Location Yes <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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Its possible it's not a client side GPS unit, its becoming popular that a 'server' is tied to a GPS unit, and when you request your location your phone does not contact a GPS satillite, but rather you contact GPS via server |
Yes, I think that is a mandate for the new 911 requirements so that the emergency vehicles can pinpoint exactly where you are, not so you can figure out where you are. |
So you are saying we could not access this "GPS/location" data for use within Pocket Streets?
Brent
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