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The Motorola MPx is one sweet device! I say device, because it can't be classified in one category, although "cell phone" category is the most critical feature. I guess "smart phone" device is the most applicable.
In any event, this smart phone features a large dual-hinge landscape and portrait color display (2.8” 240x320 TFT touch screen) with a built-in 1.2 megapixel camera, Windows Mobile software (PocketPC apps), a QWERTY keyboard, and continuous connectivity using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology. It also supports GSM and GPRS technology for high-speed Internet access when WiFi isn't available.
The MPx is 2.4 inches wide by 3.9 inches long, and about.95 inches thick (61.2 x 99.7 x 24 mm). It will weigh 6.15 ounces (174 g).
It also has a SD/MMC slot allowing up to an impressive 1 GB of add-on memory for PDA applications. That's a lot of games you can load on this puppy! err, I mean business applications. : )
Other feature include:
•Large dual-hinge landscape and portrait color display for an enhanced experience for gaming, as well as viewing streaming video, photos, applications and more
•External color display for selecting MP3 music and more
•One of a kind stylish form factor optimized to consume convergence clutter
•Multi-function QWERTY keyboard for easy text entry and managing e-mail
•Integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology for seamless connectivity with compatible devices
•Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS) for sending photos, wallpaper, icons, ring tones and more
•IrDA (Infra red) and built-in ActiveSync® protocol to sync with Microsoft Outlook including email, address books, etc.
The Motorola MPx is expected to cost about $930, which is pretty steep. But if you planned on a high-end PocketPC ($500-$700) anyway, a couple extra hundred dollars and you can have this sweet baby!
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Don't you think that there will come a time when mobile phones/pda just get too complex?? I mean, is the functions of this device really necessary? and is there a market for it that justifies the R&D money spent by motorol to fund such a project?? Surely there is a need to balance market demand with products here, and Im not sure the industry is heading in the right direction...it could be a case of too much too soon in my humble opinion.
I think converged devices have their place. But certainly with the cost of this device, it won't be mainstream just yet. But just look at the iPod - it started off at $399 and it merely did 1 function - play MP3 music files. Ok, well 2 functions if you could the ability to copy/backup/transfer files to its massive hard drive.
So if people are willing to shell out that kind of cash for an electronic device that performs just a couple of functions, then certainly a smart phone with PDA functionality and MP3 player has a bright future - with cost being the main holdback right now.
Also, I should mention that having an iPod has become a "status symbol" which has helped offset its expensive pricetag.
If a phone manufacturer can create that same kind of "buzz" for one of these converged devices, then you just may see teenagers trying to "one up" their friends by having the coolest smart phone on the block. That type of buzz/one-upmanship will lead to adults "trading up" and buying better cell phones just so they don't have a less cool device than their kids.
PDA's, phones, digital cameras, digital video cameras and mp3 players will all become one unit in the next 10 years I would think.
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I just got the Motorola Mpx220 and I guess there is NO way to view framed websites? Is this true? Also, Is there a way to turn-off the pop-up blocker in internet explorer on the phone? It won't allow me to go to sites that have pop-ups. Help anyone! Thanks in advance!
I just got a new blackberry but returned it when I found out that the new Palm 650 does everything and also plays mp3s which the blackberry doesn't do.
Pete,
I've got the same problem with the mpx220 (popups and frames). Have you figured it out yet?
Thanks.
Please compare the mpx with xda 2i and please send it to me im a xda user if this mpx is really good as you say i might get one thank you
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