11-23-2006, 10:35 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
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Gigabyte GSmart i120 Released
Gigabyte has introduced the GSmart i120 (pictured above), which packs an Intel PXA272 416MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, 256MB ROM, support for tri-band GSM/GPRS (note, no EDGE or 3G), Bluetooth 1.2 (not 2.0, unfortunately), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, a 2.1-megapixel camera, a miniSD slot, a 2.4" 262K-colour QVGA display, and Windows Mobile 5.0 (with AKU 3.3). Add a multi-standard TV tuner and FM tuner, with support for recording, as well as a dedicated numeric keypad, and things start to look interesting. If not for a few shortcomings, it'd be a killer device. A press release and additional pictures are available after the break.
"GIGABYTE Communications today unveils the GSmart i120, the elite designer PDA phone featuring Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU 3.0. In terms of product design, GSmart i120 highlights a modern retro accent with metallic silver frame. GSmart i120, with its metallic silver frame and piano black numeric keypad, introduces a modern art deco accent to the luxury design concept of PDA mobile phone.
With its modern retro design concept, GSmart i120 further fulfills the mobile luxury demands of elite users. GSmart i120 features sophisticated applications and mobile entertainment features. Powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU 3.0 Push Email technology, GSmart i120 keeps elite mobile users connected with real time email while traveling worldwide. GSmart i120 may provide efficient and speedy mobile internet access via WI-FI or GPRS. Also, users may enjoy multiple entertainment features, such as Mobile TV and TV recording. In fact, GSmart i120 supports three popular TV standards worldwide: NTSC/ PAL/ SECAM. Furthermore, users may watch and may record their favorite TV program or game while traveling on-the-go.
In addition to communication and mobile entertainment values, GSmart i120 offers two intelligent, personalized built-in features: Wise Talk and Smart Input. GSmart i120 Wise Talk, an exclusive feature, offering users the freedom to create a virtual background scenario upon answering the phone call. GSmart i120 Wise Talk, which can simulate the background noise, may camouflage the user�s actual location by providing a selection of pre-set special background effects. For instance, GSmart i120 Wise Talk may create a virtual scenario with sounds at a concert, in a meeting room, or at an airport.
On the other hand, GSmart i120 Smart Input helps users to make a wish on smart messaging by offering quick, predictive character input on the phone. For example, users may use Smart Input to write "ai", then there will be word options automatically suggested, such as "air", "airport", "airplane", etc. With Smart Input, users may take advantage of a smart lifestyle.
By advancing to a new standard in mobile entertainment, GSmart i120 delivers mobile luxury live to elite users. With sophisticated features of Mobile TV, TV Recording, Wise Talk, and Smart Input, GSmart i120 brings mobile entertainment and enjoyment live everyday."
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11-23-2006, 12:19 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Great Mobile
This mobile is really great to watch
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11-23-2006, 02:45 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I do not understand this obsession with TV on a mobile phone. It is a communication device first of all and a business tool with entertainment capabilities. But to watch TV? Screen is too small, battery life is too short, plus you have absolutely nothing else to do to waste time staring at this screen for hours. Unfortunately, I don't have time to watch TV even at home, but on the road.... :?
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11-23-2006, 04:36 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Gigabyte GSmart i120 Released
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Originally Posted by Darius Wey
GSmart i120 Wise Talk, an exclusive feature, offering users the freedom to create a virtual background scenario upon answering the phone call. GSmart i120 Wise Talk, which can simulate the background noise, may camouflage the user�s actual location by providing a selection of pre-set special background effects. For instance, GSmart i120 Wise Talk may create a virtual scenario with sounds at a concert, in a meeting room, or at an airport.
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:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
That's really a 007 feature hehe...I wish more phones had that, just for fun. :devilboy:
Does anyone know if this phone has the answering machine found in other Gigabyte models?
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11-23-2006, 09:29 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I'd love to get a Pocket PC in that form factor. Except, I'd just go for one with 128mb ROM, 64mb of RAM, a slower processor, Bluetooth, and 3g/Edge support. I'd use my Axim for everything else.
I love the formfactor of that phone though. Its so cool looking.
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11-24-2006, 06:40 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Our local TV shows suck! I think this device is targeted at media-centric users. I am unsure why they left out higher speed UMTS as this would probably work better than GPRS with regards to streaming and other media services.
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11-24-2006, 08:05 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Not even EDGE? Is it Thanksgiving or April Fool's?
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11-24-2006, 09:24 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
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Originally Posted by ricksfiona
Not even EDGE? Is it Thanksgiving or April Fool's?
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Neither. Just... a neglected feature. Gigabyte has a history of not including EDGE. 
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11-25-2006, 02:13 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Hey Menneisyys, have you ever written an article explaining all off the different cell phone standards? I've always wondered what was what. Everyone here just seems to know.
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11-25-2006, 06:29 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
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Originally Posted by Joelacrane
Hey Menneisyys, have you ever written an article explaining all off the different cell phone standards? I've always wondered what was what. Everyone here just seems to know.
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If you have some time on your hands, check out this page and all the other links on the right. They explain the different standards very well.
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