Exploring the Qool Labs QDA-Pocket PC

[Darius Wey]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.palm-dubai.net/001/2005/07/review_qool_lab.html#more' target='_blank'>http://www.palm-dubai.net/001/2005/...l_lab.html#more</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20050709-QDA.jpg" /><br /><br />Something neat has surfaced from the offices of <a href="http://www.qoollabs.com/">Qool Labs</a>. Not too long ago, the company introduced a 1.3MP-equipped Palm OS smartphone known as the QDA-700. <a href="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/index.php?action=expand,41356">Okay, that's all fine and dandy</a>, but what's next? The folk at PalmDubai.net have just taken the wraps off an upcoming Qool Labs QDA-Pocket PC, which I must admit, has a pretty neat list of specs. This tri-band GPRS/GSM Pocket PC runs Windows Mobile 2003 SE Phone Edition (Windows Mobile 5.0 is a possibility) and is fitted with a 2.8" <a href="http://www.corning.com/displaytechnologies/ww/en/discovery_center/glossary.aspx">LTPS</a> LCD screen supporting 262K colours, a 1.3MP camera, Bluetooth, but sadly, no Wi-Fi. However, the company has put the idea of a miniSD Wi-Fi module on the table for inclusion with the device. Having said that, it's been claimed that two versions of this Pocket PC will be released - the latest having both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi integrated, so the need for that miniSD Wi-Fi module may be redundant. A whole bunch of software and native Java support will also be included once it ships.<br /><br />Q3 is the release date for the first generation of the QDA-Pocket PC, with Q4 being the release date for the Wi-Fi version. Put Windows Mobile 5.0 on this device, and I can imagine it being one Qool contender in the Pocket PC Phone Edition market.

[stevelam]

Wow, the version with Wifi and WM 5.0 looks pretty good to me. Any idea what sort of processor?

[mscdex]

Give us the Casio E-1xx style buttons back!

[ricksfiona]

Wow, the version with Wifi and WM 5.0 looks pretty good to me. Any idea what sort of processor?

Yes, I was wondering about processor and RAM/ROM myself. My next PPC has to have at least a 520MHz processor and 128MB ROM. WiFi is an absolute necessity as well.

[pivaska]

No WiFi...I'm outa here......

[Typhoon]

262k colors? Isn't this the first Win Mobile PPC w/262k colors? I'm surprised no one has commented about this? Anyone know if using more colors makes a program more CPU intensive?

[Darius Wey]

262k colors? Isn't this the first Win Mobile PPC w/262k colors? I'm surprised no one has commented about this?

No, it's not the first. The Dallab DP900 also has 262K colours. Plus there are a couple of others out there which just aren't springing to mind at the moment.

[Typhoon]

262k colors? Isn't this the first Win Mobile PPC w/262k colors? I'm surprised no one has commented about this?

No, it's not the first. The Dallab DP900 also has 262K colours. Plus there are a couple of others out there which just aren't springing to mind at the moment.

Ohhh ok. Thanks. lol It looks like I am the last to know. I know the Nintendo DS has 262k colors.

[griph]

Something neat has surfaced from the offices of Qool Labs.
Looks nice - what format is that screen - it looks longer and narrower than the QVGA/VGA H/W ratio. Shame about the colour limitation assume for battery useage reasons?. The WiFi version should be pretty good. The big question - will you guys in the US actually see it?

[stevelam]

Wow, the version with Wifi and WM 5.0 looks pretty good to me. Any idea what sort of processor?

Yes, I was wondering about processor and RAM/ROM myself. My next PPC has to have at least a 520MHz processor and 128MB ROM. WiFi is an absolute necessity as well.

Yeh too right. Shame we cant gave dual slots as well. 2xSD would be nice!!

[chuangkaiwen]

Great looking phone.