Thursday, November 23, 2006
Gigabyte GSmart i120 Released
Posted by Darius Wey in "HARDWARE" @ 02:35 AM
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."
