E-TEN's Product Roadmap

[Darius Wey]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pocketpcdubai.com/reviews/eten/conference/coverage.html' target='_blank'>http://www.pocketpcdubai.com/review...e/coverage.html</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20060514-ETEN.gif" /><br /><br />The folks at Pocket PC Dubai recently had the opportunity to attend a regional <a href="http://www.etencorp.com/">E-TEN</a> press conference where one of the hot topics discussed was the E-TEN product roadmap. While no names or exact device specifications were revealed, the following was hinted at:<br /><br />• An 18mm (H) all-in-one device featuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G, and a slide-out keyboard.<br />• A device supporting push e-mail (although, considering the availability of the MSFP in the market, I'm guessing almost all of E-TEN's upcoming devices should feature push-email support).<br />• A device with an on-board TV tuner.<br /><br />We can expect the first of the new devices to be released in June.

[ricksfiona]

That's it? I guess I set the bar too high for them after that fabulous m600. :(

[ctmagnus]

I wonder if the keyboard in the second picture is the new one from ThinkOutside - a Bluetooth keyboard with five ( 8O !) rows.

[Darius Wey]

That's it? I guess I set the bar too high for them after that fabulous m600. :(

I think the all-in-one device will be interesting. It'll be thinner than the M600 and also packed with better specs. Plus, the keyboard will be a nice touch. I just hope the device retains the SD card slot. ;)

[Darius Wey]

I wonder if the keyboard in the second picture is the new one from ThinkOutside - a Bluetooth keyboard with five ( 8O !) rows.

The Shasta? I doubt it. The Pocket PC isn't even compatible with it.

Instead, I think it's the Freedom Keyboard. The picture even shows that big gap to the left of the keys - a characteristic feature of the Freedom.

[ultraman]

I hope that the all in one device equiped with VGA screen

[King_Dani]

i also mentioned it earlier here http://www.pdalive.com/showarticle.php?threadid=11039 about ETEN's future project. it's wierd though, everytime they come up with a success and yet , their official site is the last place that finds out!

[ctmagnus]

I wonder if the keyboard in the second picture is the new one from ThinkOutside - a Bluetooth keyboard with five ( 8O !) rows.

The Shasta? I doubt it. The Pocket PC isn't even compatible with it.

Actually, I was thinking about the Sierra. ;) Its manual is listed as "Error! Not for public release" on this publicly-accessible page (http://www.thinkoutside.com/support/Drivers.asp?ManufacturerID=11&amp;ModelID=57).

[Darius Wey]

Actually, I was thinking about the Sierra. ;) Its manual is listed as "Error! Not for public release" on this publicly-accessible page (http://www.thinkoutside.com/support/Drivers.asp?ManufacturerID=11&amp;ModelID=57).

Hmm, how interesting. 8O That's just officially been added to my "things-to-watch-out-for" list.

[kumarsps]

I wonder if the keyboard in the second picture is the new one from ThinkOutside - a Bluetooth keyboard with five ( 8O !) rows.

U r right... Thats a BT KeyBoard. It was in the display in the conference hall :)