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Marvell and ASUS Jointly Develop TD-SCDMA Smartphones for China

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:14:29 +0000

Asus has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Marvell to develop TD-SCDMA smartphones in China. Together it will launch the new T10 and T20 smartphone initially, powered by the OPhone OMS system(a modified Android OS used in China). Asus has also planned to release more smartphones later this year, and equips its smartphone with 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 and FM connectivity.

“I am proud of the leading role Marvell has played in the development of the TD-SCDMA standard, and I am particularly excited to see the launch of the ASUS TD smartphone with the addition of mobile gaming and mobile TV features all in one device – a true breakthrough in mobile telephone technology,” said Weili Dai, Marvell’s Co-Founder. “The ASUS smartphones are powered by Marvell’s PXA920 platform, the industry’s first single-chip TD-SCDMA solution: a tiny chip which delivers gigahertz speed, dynamic multimedia for mobile TV, live video, gaming and many exciting new applications, all to be unified by Marvell’s beautiful and easy-to-use Kinoma® software experience. I believe the ASUS TD smartphones will be just the beginning of mass deployment of cost effective, advanced TD-SCDMA-based smartphones throughout China.”

Samsung Galaxy S Reaching China in 3 Variants

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:40:06 +0000

In partnership with three major mobile operators of China, Samsung is bringing its Galaxy S in 3 variants that supports different network standard. The China Telecom will offer the a CDMA2000 device (Model Name: SCH-I909), the China Mobile will offer a TD-SCDMA model (GT-I9008) and the China Unicom will use the WCDMA version (GT-I9088). China Telecom will first launch the Galaxy S this month, while the other 2 operators will start offering the phone by end of this year.

[via NewsWire]

First Sony Ericsson TD-SCDMA Phone A8i for China Mobile

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:43:23 +0000

Comes in Xperia X10 design, the new Sony Ericsson A8i is announced for China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA network. The full touch screen phone features a 3.5-inch touch screen, built in WiFi, GPS, 5 megapixel camera, 854×480 pixels display resolution, microSD card slot and powered by the OMS 2.0 (an Android OS variant).

Sony Ericsson A8i:

Camera

* 5 megapixel camera
* 4x digital zoom
* Auto focus
* Geo tagging
* Photo flash
* Photo light
* Touch focus
* Video recording
* LED flash

Music

* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
* Media player
* Music player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* TrackID™ application

Web

* Bookmarks
* Pan & zoom
* Web search (from standby)
* HTML 4.01
* XHTML 1.1

Communication

* Call list
* Conference calls
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert
* Video calling

Messaging

* Conversations
* Email
* Microsoft® Exchange Active-
* Sync®
* Handwriting recognition
* Instant messaging
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)
* Unified messaging

Design

* Auto rotate
* Light sensor
* Torch
* OMS 2.0
* Picture wallpaper
* Proximity sensor
* Touchscreen

Entertainment

* eCompass™
* FM radio
* Java™
* Media browser
* Video streaming
* Video viewing

Organiser

* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Dictionary
* Document readers
* eManual
* Flight mode
* Notes
* Phone book
* Tasks

Connectivity

* 3.5 mm audio jack
* aGPS
* Bluetooth™ technology
* Modem
* Micro USB
* Synchronisation
* USB mass storage
* USB High speed 2.0 support
* WLAN

Screen

* 3.5 inches
* 854×480 pixels
* 262,144 colour TFT

Accessories

* In-Box:
* Sony Ericsson A8i
* Battery
* stereo portable handsfree
* Charger
* User documentation

Facts 1)2)

* Size: 117 x 59 x 14 mm
* Weight: 136 grams
* Phone memory: Up to 200 MB
* Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB
* Talk time GSM/GPRS*: 5 hours
* Talk time (TD-SCDMA)*: 7 hours 30 min*
* Standby time GSM/GPRS*: 260 hours
* Standby time (TD-SCDMA)*: 260 hours
* *Typical according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique

Availability and versions

* Networks
* TD 2010-2025 band, TD 1880-1920 band
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* Available in selected markets from Q4 2010

[via pcpop]

Next Moto Ming Filled with Android as Moto MT820

Kim Poh Liaw — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:19:17 +0000

The Moto Ming design that comes with a signature transparent cover will be continue in China. According to leaked photos on hiapk, Motorola will announce the Moto MT820 and it will be an Android smartphone with full touch screen.The Moto MT820 is made to support China’s TD-SCDMA 3G network. It has a slightly different button design compare to the leaked photo last week in Android Community. Could the last week design a prototype or to be launched for other regions?

More Photos below

New Nokia X5 and C5 Made with TD-SCDMA Supports

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:38:06 +0000

Nokia today has announced the new Nokia X5, a candy bar Symbian based model made for China’s 3G network (TD-SCDMA). The Nokia X5 includes a dedicated music key and easy access to CMCC music. It comes with a 5 megapixel camera, dual LED flash, 2.4” QVGA 16M color TFT display and direct access to Mobile Market-Ovi Store, mobile video, Fetion IM, and Mobile Map/Navigation. The Nokia X5 will be available this quarter in black, white, and red colors.

“Nokia is boosting its leadership in the TD-SCDMA market by strengthening its TD-SCDMA portfolio with products that appeal to a wide range of customers at a range of price points. After the milestone collaboration with China Mobile on the Mobile Market-Ovi Store, we also continue to offer new and stylish devices to satisfy our consumers,” said Chris Leong, Senior Vice President, Greater China, Korea & Japan.

Nokia has also updated its Nokia C5 with the support of China’s 3G network (TD-SCDMA). The C5 is available in either silver or black, comes with pre-loaded Fetion IM and Mobile Market-Ovi Store. It will be available in Q3 this year.

Nokia launches the Nokia 6788 TD-SCDMA Slider

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:32:32 +0000

Nokia today announced the Nokia 6788, its first device for TD-SCDMA – China’s domestic 3G standard, at an event in Beijing. The Nokia 6788 is specifically designed for China Mobile’s network, featuring a 5-megapixel (2592 x1944) camera with a dual-LED flash, a 2.8″ QVGA display, and the hugely-successful Symbian S60 platform, the Nokia 6788 allows people to instantly share the things that matter to them most. The Nokia 6788 is expected to be available at the end of December 2009.

Nokia 6788 TD-SCDMA Specifications:

User Interface: S60 3rd Edition
Dimension: 105.6 x 54.9 x 18.0 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 158 g
Display: 2.8 inch QVGA LCD, TFT display with up to 16 million colors (240 x 320 pixels)
Battery: Nokia Battery BL-6F, 1200 mAh
Memory: 4 GB on-board memory, plus 8 GB expansion via microSD memory card slot
Video playback: MPEG4 VGA @ 30 fps
5 megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss Tessar Lens
Flash: Dual LED camera flash and video light
Talk time: Up to 250 min (TD-SCDMA), 200 min (GSM), 150 min (video telephony)
Standby time: Up to 210 hrs (TD-SCDMA), 200 hrs (GSM)
Video playback: Up to 6 hrs (offline mode)
Music playback: Up to 15 hrs (offline mode)
Micro USB connector, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
3.5 mm stereo headset plug
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR with A2DP stereo audio
GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)

LG GW880 OPhone for China Mobile

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:01:46 +0000

Soon to be available in China, LG planned to release its LG GW880 smartphone with China Mobile’s OPhone OS. The OPhone OS is based on Android OS, featuring iPhone-like interface and the company’s mobile software store called Mobile Market. OPhone SDK is compatible with Android SDK, Android software can be easily used on OPhone platform with the same API.

The LG GW880 supports China’s 3G connection (TD-SCDMA)/EDGE, comes with a 3.5-inch touch screen, WVGA resolution, 512 MB ROM/256MB RAM, GPS, Bluetooth and 5 megapixel camera. Check out more photos below.

[via sina]

China approves (non-Chinese) 3G wireless standards

Budi Putra — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:19:00 +0000

The Chinese government just approved the implementation of next-generation 3G wireless services. The country’s regulation body would issue license for each of the three major standards: the homegrown TD-SCDMA standard as well as the global standards the CDMA 2000 and W-CDMA.

The two international 3G standards had implemented in the United States, Europe and Asia.

The world’s biggest market for wireless service intends to pursue its own 3G wireless standard, TD-SCMA technology, to reduce royalty and patent payments for the use of the CDMA 2000 and W-CDMA (also known as UMTS) technologies.

[NYTimes via Ars Technica| Photo credit: China Daily]

Digia integrates TD-SCDMA to Nokia S60 platform

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:11:01 +0000

Digia Plc has integrated TD-SCDMA to Nokia S60 platform. TD-SCDMA, also known as Chinese 3G, is integrated for the first time to S60 using Digia Telephony solution earlier created for GSM and WCDMA. The new solution allows creation of 3G S60 phones for the rapidly growing Chinese market. The solution was demonstrated in Beijing, China using TD-SCDMA/EDGE modem by ST-NXP Wireless and T3G Technologies as well as China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA 3G network.

Jari-Pekka Heikkilä, VP Smartphone from Digia: “Digia believes that the Chinese users desire to use fast 3G connections with their high end phones. Due to congested networks and limited capabilities of GSM networks in China, TD-SCDMA networks offer dramatic increase of data speeds, and truly enable the smartphone market in China.”

TD-SCDMA networks are currently operational in eight major Chinese cities and coverage is planned to shortly cover all major cities. As the only 3G network technology already accepted in China TD-SCDMA is expected to become the main 3G access technology. The number of TD-SCDMA devices will grow rapidly in China similarly as has already happened with WCDMA 3G devices in Europe.

TD-SCDMA Surfaces into Commercial Daylight

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:41:55 +0000

“Though China’s government has yet to issue its 3G licenses and telecom restructuring is still ongoing, TD-SCDMA is now live,” reports ABI Research analyst Hwai Lin Khor. “After many years of research and development, and many trials conducted by China Mobile, the 3G service has made a ‘soft’ launch in eight cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Shenzhen starting April 2008 on a trial basis.”

To attract subscribers, China Mobile has also opened TD-SCDMA “experience shops” in these major cities to allow the public to experiment with TD-SCDMA handsets and gain confidence with TD-SCDMA’s capabilities.

In order to make TD-SCDMA service an incremental upgrade from existing 2.5G subscriptions, China Mobile is understood to be charging TD-SCDMA subscribers monthly subscription fees of RMB50($7)/month and RMB0.6($0.09)/minute for video calls, while mobile Internet usage will be based on a flat rate with a capped usage plan. Charges for voice calls, SMS, MMS and additional data traffic are maintained at the same rate as existing plans. Value-added services already available for 2.5G subscribers, including a wireless music club, mobile newspaper, and mobile wallet, are also accessible to TD-SCDMA subscribers at the same rate but with an improved user experience.

“China Mobile is planning to roll out 3G-specific services such as mobile TV, video sharing applications, video conferencing, etc. progressively during 2008,” notes Hwai Lin Khor. “ABI Research believes this price plan and service package will attract existing young subscribers to make the switch.”

During this initial launch, 60,000 dual-mode TD-SCDMA/GSM handsets and 15,000 data cards will be on sale in China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA experience shops, from popular brands such Samsung, LG, Hisense, Lenovo, ZTE, and Postcom. These handsets are in the mid- to high-end range with built-in camera, wide screen, and extensive multimedia applications. China Mobile is believed to be selling these phones for subsidized prices of RMB2,000 ($286) – RMB4,000 ($572).

“Now is when the real test kicks in,” concludes Hwai Lin Khor, “gauging TD-SCDMA’s performance under conditions of mass and varied mobility usage.”