HP will release three versions of PalmPad that will run on webOS juice, version 2.5.1. It further reported that the fourth tablet mainly crafted for university students will not be showcased at the CES event.

One of the trade edition of PalmPad is due to support 9.7-inch LCD screen and will weigh about 1.25 pounds. It supports both a front-facing and rear camera with 1.3 MP and 3 MP capacities respectively.

Earlier reports stated that HP’s webOS based tablet is due in the first quarter of 2011. However, Microsoft is planning to use the CES platform to unveil its line-up of tablets manufactured by Dell, Samsung and other manufacturers. If the report of HP’s PalmPad comes through and the tablet becomes an important competitor, then Microsoft stands to mislay a significant partner in its tablet plans.

It first released webOS 2.0 beta for developers in September and in October formally released webOS 2.0 model.

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However, Berg confesses Microsoft was only “comfortable” with WP7′s progress, saying its performance was similar to other first generation mobile platforms. He said, “We’re in the race – it’s not a sprint but we are certainly gain in momentum and we’re in it for the long run.” He added

Berg also set several updates of WP7 that would be available in the next couple of months. According to recent reports, Nokia could discard MeeGo to develop hardware running on Microsoft’s WP7.

While 1.5 million sales have been made to phone manufacturers, it is still unclear how many devices have been sold to customers. Berg said WP7 sales figures “are similar to the performance of other first generation mobile platforms”.

With Apple selling more iPhone 4 devices to customers in three days than Microsoft have sold to manufacturers in six weeks, WP7 doesn’t look much like competition.

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The phones themselves aren’t getting any changes as part of this eco-effort. To the company’s credit, both are already engineered from relatively earth-friendly materials. Instead, Nokia’s cutting back on packaging for the phones, using “just enough to protect the devices in transit.”

Nokia posted that the green editions of the N8 and C7 will include high-efficiency charging adaptors, but didn’t go much into specifics, suffice it to say that the phones will charge more quickly when using these cords. After the power mishaps with the N8, we hope Nokia has gotten its charging issues sorted out.

Without detail as to the breakdown of the included environmental apps, it’s tricky to tell if they’ll add much to the phone’s greenness. We know there will be an eco-themed educational game and a statement about the phone’s environmental impact, but beyond that, “other third-party apps” is all Nokia offered.

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It comes with an 8 megapixels camera with dual LED flash and HD video recording up to 720p. The HTC Desire HD uses a 1,230mAh battery but HTC claims that it can provide up to 550 minutes (9.2 hours) of talk and 420 hours on standby.

The handset has ambient light sensor and proximity sensor, Wi-Fi b/g/n, (which allows user to share its 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi clients) Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, GPS and a digital compass. It is integrated with social networking sites like Facebook, Flicker and Twitter.

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Immediately below the display is the navigation pad that unfortunately we are not delighted with optics as does the Nokia E72. An optical trackpad is extremely useful for browsing the Internet. Thus, with only the arrow keys, you have very good control over the cursor.

Full-QWERTY keyboard is comfortable, can be used easily even with one hand. In contrast, the volume keys located on the right side pressed very hard and are almost impossible to use when the phone is on your ear. The upper part hosts the microUSB port used for transferring data and charging the battery. There is also a dedicated jack for charging the battery. For the earphone/handsfree, you have the port on a standard 3.5 mm.

Nokia E5 is running the latest version of Symbian S60 non-touch screen: Symbian OS ver. 9.3, rel. 3.2 – an intuitive, fast and stable and a pretty good application support – Ovi Store.

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The Nokia 5230, available in a wide range of colours and an exclusive V Festival edition, is a budget handset that still manages to ooze style and functionality. This compact, glossy handset comes complete with a 3.2 inch touchscreen display, which provides you with an onscreen QWERTY keypad for quick messaging.

Nokia boast that the Nokia 5230 provides easy access to its media library, which comprises of a built-in music player with FM radio, a 2 megapixel camera and access to the Ovi Store, where you can download plenty of apps to keep you endlessly entertained. The handset also comes complete with social networking integration, 3G connectivity, free GPS for life and up to 16GB of storage.

The Nokia 5230 White is now available to order on a pay monthly contract with O2. This deal also includes a free handset, 100 minutes and unlimited texts. The handset is also available to order on pay monthly deals with 3, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone.

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According to sources LG recently leaked details on its upcoming LG Optimus Pad Android tablet. Like Motorola’s upcoming tablet, the LG Optimus Pad will be powered by Android Honeycomb, a version of Android that’ll offer tablet optimization. According to LG, the LG Optimus Pad will sport a 8.9-inch capacitive touchscreen and be powered by a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset. The latter could possibly be the chipset used in Motorola’s upcoming tablet too, as the company already has a Tegra 2-powered smartphone in the pipeline.

Through an official statement from LG regarding the LG Optimus Pad, but the company says they’ve got nothing official to share at this point. That said, Engadget reports that the LG Optimus Pad should be arriving in European and North American markets in Q1 2011, and an internal PowerPoint slide reveals the following description of the upcoming Android tablet:

LG OPTIMUS PAD

LG introduces the Optimus Pad on Android platform, with superior performance, thinner and lighter than competitors’ tablets and many “firsts”.
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Samsung issued this press release Oct. 14 stating that Android 2.2 would be rolling out in mid-October.

Android 2.2 will be available via Samsung’s Kies software upgrade program for the Verizon Wireless Samsung Fascinate, AT&T Samsung Captivate, Sprint Samsung Epic 4G and T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant handsets, all of which were launched with Android 2.1 this past summer.

Samsung Galaxy S devices have proven very successful for the company, which said earlier this month it had shipped more than 5 million of the handsets worldwide.

Consumers appreciate the 4-inch Super AMOLED screen that provides quality viewing and access in light or dark environments. Apple’s iPhone, RIM’s Blackberry Torch and other smartphones as the market awaits Windows Phone 7 handsets next month.

The Samsung Galaxy S line is the last batch of major Android smartphones to get Android 2.2 as Google prepares to launch Android 3.0.
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Whether the carrier refer with its HSPA+ network, which, according to it, can deliver 4G speeds, or to something else, it remains to be seen. The list of its terms includes a 1 GHz dual-core processor, a 3.8-inch touchscreen display, a 5-megapixel photo snapper with auto focus and flash, and a front-facing VGA camera for video calling.

Other specification would include 4 GB of internal memory, most probably complemented by a microSD memory card slot for additional storage space, and the Android 2.2 OS on top of the hardware, most probably coupled with HTC’s Sense UI. The new Android-based mobile phone also comes with the Swype virtual keyboard, Screen Share, and the Genius Button, this time with a driving mode that enables users respond to text messages via speech.
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Especially designed for the photography enthusiasts, it features a powerful 8-megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics ensuring you to capture breathtaking pictures and videos. Being a 3G-enabled handset, it boasts an additional VGA camera for making video calls.

Furthermore, Lg GC900 Viewty Smart features entertainment tool that comes with media player, stereo FM radio and embedded fun games. With massive 1.5GB storage, you can keep those fond media files. A-GPS with Google maps allow you to finding out the exact locations where you want to go. Connectivity is also forte with this device as it completes with Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth, EDGE/GPRS and HSDPA 7.2Mbps technologies.