While we are not clear on the overall design of the new user interface, the Else Intuition is using a capacitive touch screen, which might also bring a multitouch capability for supported applications. The 3.47-inch capacitive touch screen has a FWVGA resolution with 480 x 854 pixel (16:9).

The first ELSE is being previewed at ACCESS Day, ACCESS’ annual ecosystem and partner event in Tokyo, Japan on October 22, 2009. The companies have already been actively promoting the first ELSE to top-tier mobile operators worldwide, and operator evaluations are currently underway. The complete global unveiling of the ELSE INTUITION platform and the first ELSE device will be announced separately.

ELSE Specifications

• Application processor: TI OMAP 3430
• WCDMA/HSDPA/ GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE
• Supported bands: Quad band 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz & 1900 MHz
• Tri-band 850 MHz, 1900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• Bluetooth & WiFi: BT 2.0 and 802.11 b/g
• Main Display: LCD 3.47″ FWVGA 480×854, 262K colors
• Memory: Internal flash 16GB
• 256MB RAM
• Camera: 5 Megapixel, Auto-focus, 8x Digital, Image stabilization technology
• GPS: Standalone GPS and Assisted-GPS
• Microphones: SiSonic (X 2 for noise cancellation)
• 3.5 mm headset jack
• Includes state-of-the-art Flamingo™ stereo headphones
• Sensors: Tilt, Proximity and Light sensors with adaptive handling
• Battery: 1450mA/hour
• Dimensions: 13mm (D) x 56.6mm (W) x 115.6

[via k-tai]

Widgets are mini applications displayed in small GUI windows on the screen of a handset or consumer electronic device.They can be accessed without having to open the handset’s browser, automatically acquiring and displaying the latest information from the Web. The NetFront Browser Widgets community site provides a variety of widget applications such as maps, weather forecasts and games.

“ACCESS will begin providing tools for developers to create their own widgets in the near future,” said Toru Arakawa, CEO, president and co-founder of ACCESS. “By providing a platform for interchange among users and developers, ACCESS will facilitate the development of innovative content based on NetFront Browser Widgets, as well as contribute to the ubiquity of widget culture.”

The NetFront Browser Widgets community site is available in English and Japanese at the following URL: http://www.access.co.jp/nfbwc/. A widget player for smartphones using Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition and Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition is planned for the future.