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HTC announces P4350 Phone Edition device

HTC Europe has announced its new P4350, a stylish, Quad-band phone-enabled device based on the Windows Mobile 5 software. The EDGE capable phone works on GSM/GPRS networks and the device has integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capability, and a slide-out QWERTY thumb keyboard. It's a Phone Edition device, which means it includes the full suite of Pocket PC applications and can run third-party applications designed for the touch screen Pocket PC. It will be available in Europe this year, but HTC has not announced plans for a U.S. release or carriers that would offer it. For more information, visit HTC Europe's Web site (http://www.europe.htc.com/products/htcp4350.html).

The HTC P4350 will be available in Europe this year.

E-Ten releases Glofiish M700

E-TEN Information Systems has announced the introduction of its latest Windows Mobile 5 Phone Edition device, the Glofiish M700. The EDGE capable device works on GSM/GPRS networks worldwide, and includes integrated Wi-Fi and GPS capability. The M700 also has a slide-out QWERTY thumb keyboard for text entry and supports Direct Push Technology to enhance e-mail capabilities. E-TEN devices ship with a number of add-on programs developed by the manufacturer, including a task manager for launching and shutting down programs, phone and messaging tools, camera and image editing software, a backup utility, and more. For more information, visit E-Ten's Web site (http://www.etencorp.com).

The E-Ten Glofiish M700 includes integrated Wi-Fi and GPS capability.

Intermec introduces new ruggedized CN3 Pocket PC

Intermec has introduced a new ruggedized Pocket PC based on the Windows Mobile 5 software. The new CN3 features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability and your choice of either an integrated GPS receiver or an integrated phone (GSM/GPRS or CDMA). The device comes in QWERTY or numeric keypad options and has 128 MB RAM, 128 MB flash ROM, a 520 MHz processor, and a miniSD card slot for memory expansion. It also has a built-in digital camera, barcode scanner, and a 3.5 inch diagonal QVGA color touch screen. You can find out more about the CN3 on Intermec's Web site (http://www.intermec.com).

Intermec's CN3 Pocket PC comes with a numeric keypad or a QWERTY thumb keyboard (shown here).

RIM sues Samsung—"BlackJack" sounds too much like "BlackBerry"

Research In Motion will sue Samsung for infringing on the BlackBerry name with the release of their BlackJack smartphone. The suit, which was filed in the U.S. in early December, alleges that Samsung chose the BlackJack name to associate the handheld with the successful BlackBerry. RIM is not only seeking damages and legal costs; it wants the courts to order Samsung to destroy all BlackJack devices.