Intivation intros Umeox Apollo smartphone: $100, solar-powered, Android 2.2 (hands-on)
February 15, 2011 No Comment
Rugged? Check. Built-in flashlight? Nod. Solar panel on the rear? Yep. Android 2.2? For sure. All of the essentials (and then a few extras) have been tossed onto the Umeox Apollo smartphone, shown off for the first time today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It’s hardly a high-end device — in fact, at just $100 off-contract, it’s bound to be one of the less-capable Froyo handsets on the market. But considering that this is positioned to put Android into the hands of those who aren’t exactly champing at the bit to spend a month’s wages on a phone, we’d say it’s a huge step in the right direction. When asking about specifications, we were told to expect a MediaTek processor, microSD card slot, rear-facing camera and a SIM card slot. The unit on display was a non-working mockup, with an on-site representative noting that shipments should begin to Europe, Latin America and India this May (with other nations to follow). The device felt satisfactorily solid, but unfortunately, no technical details were available regarding the solar panel on the rear. In related news, the company was also showcasing a couple of other innovations: a new solar cell microchip and its first solar cell. Prior to this week, Intivation only sold the microprocessors, forcing partners to go and find their own panel supplier. Now, it’s entering another business with the Sunboost3 all-in-one solar module, and if it’s hopes and dreams come true, you’ll start seeing these on a slew of upcoming handsets. Hit the PDFs below for more of the nitty-gritty, and peek the Apollo mockup in the gallery below. Gallery: Intivation Umeox Apollo smartphone hands-on at MWC 2011 Intivation intros Umeox Apollo smartphone: $100, solar-powered, Android 2.2 (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, has told Al Jazeera that the US is hopeful Egypt will become a model for democracy in the region. There are critics who say the US government is again sitting on the fence — as it did before president Mubarak resigned — in deciding whether to back the people or the army. Al Jazeera’s Abder-Rahim Foukara asked Clinton for her response.
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White House domestic policy adviser Melody Barnes told The Associated Press that President Obama has proposed some tough budget cuts because he knows the fiscal situation demands it and he is willing to work Republicans to get it done. (Feb. 14)
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Click here to view this media Apparently some of the “very serious” people in Republican politics have been privately urging Jeb Bush to run for president in 2012, and thus the topic of The Chris Matthews Show’s meter question for this week: “Is Jeb Bush the strongest Republican candidate in 2012?” The “Matthews Meter” regulars are split 6 to 6. It doesn’t say much for the Republican field of candidates this year if insiders are pushing for a man whose last name should be mud as their best chance to win back the presidency in 2012. Apparently Bush isn’t interested in running anytime soon. I guess he’s hoping the media will continue with their turd-polishing exercise of trying to wipe our collective memories clean of how awful of a president his brother was so he can run in 2016. Chris Matthews thinks he could be pushed into running in 2012.
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The man accused in a bloody stabbing rampage that left four dead and four wounded across New York City had a criminal history of minor drug arrests, writing graffiti and once threatened an acquaintance, but the case was dropped. (Feb. 14)
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What do you do with a phone that claims it can withstand anything you throw its way? Dip it in sub-zero temperatures, bang it against concrete, drop it from great heights, and then stand on it? That was the full extent of our imagination today when getting to grips with the Sonim XP3300 Force and the damn thing didn’t budge a millimeter, never mind an inch. It has a Gorilla Glass -protected screen and some rather self-apparent water- and impact-resistant hardware surrounding its soft electronic core. Changes in this latest model include the redesign of the Java-based OS, the internal power supply circuitry, the GPS module, and the antenna, all in the name of improving efficiency to a claimed 24 hours of talk time on a single charge. That’s quite the feat, even if you can’t exactly stream HD Flash videos using this chunky fella. The XP3300 Force is available in 50 countries around the world today, with pricing near $400 unsubsidized or between $50 and $150 on contract. Skip past the break for video of its endurance. Gallery: Sonim XP3300 Force hands-on Continue reading Sonim XP3300 Force hands-on (through insulating gloves) Sonim XP3300 Force hands-on (through insulating gloves) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Heidi Klum Sing Naked and Valentine's Day | Pictures Portal Heidi Klum Sing Naked and Valentine’s Day . As the Valentine’s Day is passing, almost every body is thinking to be or in real be with their love ones with gifts. But the supermodel Heidi Klum, who raises four children with her singer … OneNewsPage_US says: Popular: Heidi Klum: Sing Naked and Valentine's Day Will be Just Fine http://bit.ly/dGPdcY #Entertainment #
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The TRUTH behind the Grammy reporter flub/stroke!!! Serene Branson – Grammy Awards 2011 Reporter Stroke Sticky Memo #3 – HOW TO WIN THE MEDIA WAR WITH SCIENTOLOGY Reporter Stroke We have an update on the Grammy Reporter Serene Branson and her alleged post Grammy Awards on-air stroke. An official statement was released by a KCBS-TV spokesman that states Branson did not suffer from a stroke and did not go to the. Serene Branson Update: Grammy Reporter Stroke False Alarm | Robot … Serene Branson Update: Grammy Reporter Stroke False Alarm. Posted by Tim Smith on February 14, 2011 at 2:17 pm 0 Comment. serene branson stroke It is being reported now that Serene Branson did not suffer a stroke during her post Grammy … Serene Branson Update: Grammy Reporter Stroke False Alarm – Celeb … It is being reported now that Serene Branson did not suffer a stroke during her post Grammy Awards interview. We have an update on the Grammy Reporter Serene. Serene Branson not hospitalized after possible Grammy stroke Monday, February 14th, 2011 by. Mary Rice. Tags: branson, reporter stroke at grammys, serene branson, serene branson hospitalized stroke grammys, slurred speech, stroke symptoms. No Comments. Previous Article … Everyone's Laughing At This Reporter Having a Stroke on Television … You should feel ashamed of yourself and the fact that you’ll now play this video at least 2x. You are all terrible human beings. Tags: CBS, grammys, Newscast, Reporter, Stroke . Make this viral and you get 1000000 internet dollars. … Judy_White says: Serene Branson – Grammy Awards 2011 Reporter Stroke NewNewz.co.cc http://bit.ly/ijhtzB
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