If you are looking for ruggedized handheld device that can be used to perform some mobile computing in harsh environment, GETAC recently announced handheld device with the name of PS236 may suit your need. Powered by Xscale based Marvell PXA310 processor clocking at 806MHz, the handheld device is compliant with MIL-STD 810G and IP67 suitable for various usage model in tough environments.

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Nowadays technology convergence is a new trend with more and more feature sets being integrated into conventional mobile phone. Among all those new features, GPS (Global Positioning System) is one of the most common one especially for mid to high end mobile devices due to its useful functionality and widely ecosystem support. Based on the latest research report from iSuppli, the trend of GPS capable mobile phone is on the way to replace the current available PNDs (Portable Navigation device) and will potential overtake them by year 2014.

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As the GPS (Global Positioning System) usage continues to increase, some of the manufacturers are trying to integrate as many features as possible in order to differentiate themselves from the rest. Garmin, the leading GPS technology manufacturer is not exclusive from this. Just recently, the manufacturer has announced its newest portable GPS system, named as nuvi 1690 with enhanced features, specifically designed for those that are looking more than just navigation feature while driving on the road.

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GPS (Global Positining System) is quite common in today’s consumer market and it has become one of the must-have companion while you are traveling on the road. Typically, it is designed with accuracy of longitude and latitude captured data and once the coordinates are cross-mapped with a detailed map database, it will be so useful that able to guide consumers to reach their destination without miss. Just recently, Vexia has just unveiled an additional model under its Econav family that hopes to drive eco-friendly initiative. Named as Econav 435, it is not only featured with basic GPS functionality, but is also enhanced with additional features that can estimate the most economical route based on some basic input data from drivers.

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Apple’s iPhone is one of the most famous mobile devices that have been getting much traction in consumer market. However, you may be surprised to hear that there is still no official iPhone unit being brought into China market yet. Good news now, China Unicom has finally confirmed its agreement with Apple to bring in the iPhone officially to the country with huge population and full of opportunity to boost the iPhone’s volume to the next level.

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Nowadays GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled gadget is one of the must-have companions that allows you to navigate and reach destination whenever you go. The more complete information the map is, the higher chance that you will get confused especially when those complicated information are displayed in a tiny 3.5-inch or 4.3-inch screen. However, you definitely don’t prefer to carry a gadget with huge LCD display screen that adds weight and burden especially when you are traveling around. If you are facing the similar constraint, now the new innovative solution, named as Maptor may able to close your gap.

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Previously we mentioned about RIM’s Patent Idea with next generation touch screen module featured with both resistive and capacitive capabilities, here is an alternative patent idea with different approach that targets at the same goal – getting the best out of both technologies as a benefit for mobile users. Just recently, HTC has filed an innovative patent idea on how to make a stylus capable on accurate tap even on capacitive LCD screen.

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One of the major challenges in designing mobile processor is how can they squeeze the core performance out without significantly impact its power consumption. Although Intel Atom, a X86 based processor is great in performance with maximum clocking at 1.6GHz, but it suffers excessive current drawn that affect the portable devices’ battery life. Just recently, Samsung, one of the ARM licensees is collaborating with Intrinsity to come out a new series of ARM Cortex-A8 based processor targeted for mobile market. Codenamed as Hummingbird, it is planned to be clocking at maximum of 1GHz, scaling up the performance up to 2000MIPS while still maintaining its low thermal envelope.

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