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Boost Mobile Unveils Its First Push-To-Talk Slider Phone Motorola Debut i856

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:46:48 +0000

Boost Mobile and Motorola announced today the launch of its first push-to-talk slider phone called Motorola Debut i856. The Motorola Debut i856 comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, built in bluetooth and 3.5mm headphone jack. The compact slider design gives easier access to the keypad along with the security of keeping keys protected when not in use.

Motorola Debut i856 Features:

Talk and Standby Time: Up to 3.5 hours/ Up to 95 hours
Weight: 84.8 grams/2.99 ounces
Dimensions: 50 x 106.5 x 15 mm; 2 x 4.2 x .6 inches
Connectivity: Micro USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.12, 4-pole 3.5mm audio jack with stereo support
Display: 2.2” 176×220 TFT
1.3 megapixel camera
up to 8GB microSD

YouPoC and Sonim Technologies team up to launch Push-to-Talk services in the UK

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:32:00 +0000

YouPoC today announced that it is the exclusive distribution partner for Sonim Technologies Push-To-Talk (PTT) solution. YouPoC will also be offering Sonim’s range of Xtreme Performance (XP) rugged mobile phones, the XP1 and the recently-launched XP3 Enduro. Through the YouPoC service, project managers and office-based staff across multiple locations can communicate directly with teams of up to 50 remote workers at the push of a button without the need to deploy expensive Private Mobile Radio networks.

“We’re very excited to be Sonim’s exclusive partner for its range of Push-to-Talk applications”, Tim Allerton, Managing Director of YouPoC said. “Our customers are professional radio users who demand a high level of service and capability – whether they run security companies, or manage fleets – and they will always need reliable, cost effective and quick communication with their teams. With this new partnership we will be providing this service alongside the rugged, dependable suite of Sonim XP phones.”

Aside from Sonim’s Xtreme Performance range of handsets, its other PTT applications include the Xtend PoC Server (XPS). Fully compliant with Open Mobile Alliance PoC specifications, the XPS supports all mandatory PTT over Cellular functionality, as well as associated network-based address books and presence server enablers.

The Sonim XPS is fully compatible with all other Sonim products including Sonim’s XP range of handsets, Xperience PoC Client (XPC) and Xperience PoC Dispatcher Application (XPDA). The key difference between XPS and earlier proprietary push-to-talk servers is that the new server is compliant with both the user-network interfaces (UNI) and network-network interfaces (NNI) standards, independent of wireless networking protocols.

Motorola Releases Next Gen Push-To-Talk on CDMA 1x EVDO Rev A

Kim Poh Liaw — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:51:52 +0000

Motorola has released its next generation Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) solution, optimized for CDMA 1x networks equipped with EVDO Rev A data capability. This solution leverages the improved performance capabilities provided by the CDMA 1x EVDO Rev A standard including higher speed data rates, low call set-up time latency and quality of service (QoS).

Motorola’s end-to-end Push-To-Talk over Cellular solution provides walkie-talkie like capability to mobile devices equipped with special PoC client software, connecting people to those they communicate with most. With the push of a button on their PoC-enabled handsets, both enterprise and personal users can connect directly with individuals or groups and quickly share information.

Motorola’s next generation PoC solution provides competitive call set-up time performance with other PoC and proprietary solutions, “buddy list” availability, an open ecosystem to support a wide variety of mobile devices from multiple manufacturers equipped with the PoC client and access to the Internet to enable “push-to-X” features and services to complement basic PoC.

“Motorola’s latest Push-To-Talk over Cellular release demonstrates our commitment to delivering innovative and relevant applications that enable service providers to offer both enterprises and consumers a truly competitive communications experience,” said Mark Poulin, senior director, Push-To-Talk product management, Motorola.

The upcoming LG LX400 for Sprint

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:56:28 +0000

The LX400 by LG is packaged in a slender form factor and will enable Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services. The device will also include a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS capabilities and noise reduction capabilities.

Specifications:

Design: Clam shell
Dimensions: 3.46″ x 1.85″ x 0.822″
Weight: 3.17 ounces
Network: Digital Dual-Band 1900 MHz and 800 MHz
Display: Main: 1.77″, 262 K Main Display, 128 x 160 pixels
Battery Specifications: Standard rechargeable Li-Ion (1000 mAh)
Talk time: Up to approximately 300 minutes continuous talk time
Color: Burgundy