Sierra Wireless AirCard 319U and AirCard 320U 4G USB Modems

Sierra Wireless AirCard 319U DC-HSPA+ USB modem

In addition to two 4G Mobile Hotspots, Sierra Wireless also brings two new 4G USB modems, the AirCard 319U and AirCard 320U supporting Dual-Carrier HSPA+ (DC-HSPA+) and LTE networks, respectively. Both of them use USB interface. The former has a swivel hinge design that allows the body of the modem to be tucked up against the side of the notebook and protects it from being damaged by accidental bumps, while the latter comes with an articulating and pivoting hinge that works with the widest possible variety of USB port placements.

Sierra Wireless AirCard 320U LTE 4G Modem

The AirCard 319U supports Dual-Carrier HSPA+ and offers download speeds of up to 42 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps. The AirCard 312U LTE USB modem, on the other hand, provides download speeds of up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps. Both modems can seamlessly switch to earlier network technology standards, including HSPA+ and its precursors, UMTS, EDGE, GSM, and GPRS; and the AirCard 320U supports DC-HSPA+ as well.
The Sierra Wireless AirCard 319U will be released on the Telus network in Canada in March and the AirCard 320U will be available in Q2.

Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S and AirCard 754S 4G Mobile Hotspots

Sierra Wireless announced to new 4G mobile hotspots, the AirCard 753S for Dual Carrier HSPA+ and the AirCard 754S for LTE network. At about the size of a deck of cards, both AirCard hotspots are lightweight and come with an LCD display to provide all the necessary information, including WiFi access information, battery life, network signal strength, and the number of devices connected. They also offer audible alerts and an intuitive web interface.


The AirCard 753S supports downlink speeds of up to 42 Mbps (megabits per second) and uplink speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps on a DC-HSPA+ network while the AirCard 754S offers downlink speeds of up to 100 Mbps and uplink speeds of up to 50 Mbps when operating on an LTE network. They can share 4G connection to up to five WiFi devices. These hotspots also supports 3G UMTS and 2G EDGE networks and will switch 2G/3G when 4G network coverage is not available. In fact, the AirCard 754S also support HSPA+ network.

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and WiFi 5.0 Android Portable Media Players

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0

Other than new flagship Galaxy S II smartphone and the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, Samsung also brings the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and WiFi 5.0 Android-based portable media players to the MWC 2011, to compete with Apple’s iPod touch. The former looks just like the original Galaxy S and has 4-inch Super Clear LCD touchscreen while the latter is like an enlarged Galaxy S II with a 5-inch large touchscreen display with 800×480 resolution.

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0

Both Android PMPs are powered by 1GHz processor and run Android 2.2 Froyo OS. The Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 has a 3.2 Megapixel camera and the WiFi 5.0 gets a 5 Megapixel main camera, while both of them have a VGA front-facing camera for video chat. They support Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi and comes with 16GB/32GB internal memory and a microSD card slot.

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 Android PMP Specs

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 Android PMP specs

LG Optimus ME P350 and Optimus CHAT C550 Entry-level Android Phones

LG Optimus ME P350

LG is going to release two new entry-level Android smartphones, the Optimus ME P350 (aka Pecan) and the Optimus CHAT C550. Both models have a compact form factor and come with a 2.8-inch touchscreen and a 3 Megapixel camera.

LG Optimus CHAT C550

The ME and the CHAT run Android 2.2, and the CHAT has a side-slide QWERTY keyboard for quick messaging. The former will be available in silver, aqua blue, micro titan, powder pink and glamour red while the latter will come in silver, red, pink and aqua blue.

ZTE Skate 4.3-inch Android Phone

ZTE announced at the MWC 2011 the Skate, which is the company’s latest Android smartphone. The Skate comes with a large 4.3-inch touchscreen and will be running Android 2.3. It is boosted by a Qualcomm 800MHz processor with Adreno 200 graphics chip, so don’t expect too much on its graphic performance.
The ZTE also comes with a 5 Megapixel camera and support for AGPS, Bluetooth and WiFi. It supports quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G/3.5G HSPA networks.

LG Optimus Pad V900 Android 3.0 Tablet

LG officially announced its new 3D-capable Optimus Pad V900 tablet running Android 3.0 Honeycomb, which is known as the G-Slate in the US market. The 8.9-inch tablet is powered by 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet-optimized OS.


The Optimus Pad is the world’s first tablet to have a 3D camera featuring two 5 Megapixel lens to record 720p 3D video and Full HD 1080p video. It features a 8.9-inch 1280×768 touchscreen, and a front 2 Megapixel camera for video calling. The tablet supports Bluetooth, WiFi and 3.5G HSPA+ connectivity.
LG is planning to ship the Optimus Pad in March.

LG Optimus 3D Android Smartphone Officially Announced

LG officially announced the Optimus 3D P920 Android smartphone powered by “tri-dual” configuration – dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory. The 3D phone is boosted by TI OMAP4 dual core 1GHz processor, and 4Gb LP DDR2 memory. It comes with 8GB internal memory.


The Optimus 3D features dual 5 Megapixel lens camera that can record 1080p Full HD 2D video or 720p HD 3D video. The phone also supports 720p and 1080p video playback of H.264, H.263, DivX, MKV, WMV-9, ASF, AVI, 3GP, MP4 formats. The Optimus 3D has a 4.3-inch large 3D touchscreen and offers HDMI 1.3 output and DLNA support. LG has partnered with YouTube allowing users to upload and stream 3D content and share each other’s creations on YouTube’s dedicated 3D channel (youtube.com/3D).
Coming in Q2, the LG Optimus 3D will be released with Android 2.2 Froyo and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).





Press Release

LG Optimus 3D ushers in a new era for smartphones
Barcelona, Feb. 14, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) today officially unveiled the eagerly-awaited LG Optimus 3D, the high-performance smartphone offering the world’s first full 3D experience, at Mobile World Congress 2011.
The LG Optimus 3D introduces a number of innovative “first” technologies, including the world’s first dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory architecture as well as the first 3D platform allowing for recording, viewing and sharing of 3D content.
Superb Performance with Unique “Tri-Dual” Configuration
The LG Optimus 3D is a showcase of superior speed and power made possible with LG’s unique “tri-dual” configuration — dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory. This configuration enables users to enjoy significantly improved performance and run-time compared to smartphones offering 1GHz dual-core processors.
Unlike other single-channel, single-memory dual-core smartphones, the LG Optimus 3D offers significant performance benefits as a result of the simultaneous — and thus faster — transfer of data between the dual-core and dual-memory. Users can browse web pages, multitask between programs, play games at a higher frame rate and enjoy movies more smoothly and longer than ever before.
“Backed by a combination of superb performance and full 3D, we’re excited about the prospects of the LG Optimus 3D taking the smartphone experience to a much higher level,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. “We’ve incorporated every feature for the power user and we think they’ll be pleased with what they see.”
World’s First Full 3D Experience: 3D Recording-Viewing-Sharing
The LG Optimus 3D’s dual 5MP lens camera allows users to capture and record their best moments as images and videos in 3D anytime, anywhere. The LG Optimus 3D’s 4.3-inch WVGA display faithfully recreates the 3D experience without the use of glasses. The display provides bright and flicker-free images allowing users to view 2D (up to 1080p) and 3D (up to 720p) multimedia content. And users can navigate through the device’s 3D interface with the click of LG’s unique 3D Hot Key which presents five 3D-dedicated UIs, including Gallery, Camera, Game&Apps, YouTube 3D and 3D Guide.
Captured 3D content is easily shared via an HDMI 1.4 connection to 3D TVs and monitors and also is compatible with DLNA Certified™ products. What’s more, users can easily upload and stream 3D content and share each other’s creations on YouTube’s dedicated 3D channel (youtube.com/3D).
The LG Optimus 3D will be rolled-out globally starting with Europe early in the second quarter. The phone will initially be released with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The upgrade schedule will be announced in local markets in due course.
Key Specifications:
1GHz Dual-Core Dual-Channel processor (Texas Instruments OMAP4)
4.3-inch 3D WVGA screen
8GB memory and 4Gb LP DDR2
1,500 mAh battery
5MP dual-lens camera
2D: 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 recording and playback
3D: 720p H.264 SEI recording and playback
HSPA+, DLNA/HDMI 1.4
H.264, H.263, DivX, MKV, WMV-9, ASF, AVI, 3GP, MP4