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Nokia is embracing MMS for their 2003 mobiles as we've outlined
it here, with eventual plans to support MMS video clips.
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 A few weeks ago we received word from Nokia about their
newest mobiles for 2003, all of which have full colour LCD screens, MMS
capabilities, and loads of sex appeal. Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a global standard messaging format for sending and
receiving text, pictures, and sound. Think of it as Short Message Service (SMS)
on steroids, but don't make the mistake and parallel MMS to email, attachments
and all that hoopla. A MMS message is a single entry (containing sound, imagry,
and text) which can be sent from phone to phone, or email address.
I'm still
steadfastly ignoring any WAP features on
the mobile phone I use, but the prospects of what MMS and a digital camera
enabled phone can accomplish are quite alluring. SMS is widely popular, and
while the costs to send MMS messages will vary, it would be safe to say the
technology will steadily drop in price over the next few quarters. Already on
the road to 3G, Nokia is embracing MMS for their 2003 mobiles as we've outlined
it here, with eventual plans to support MMS video clips, and the eventual
shift to GPRS. Industry support includes the likes of Ericsson, Sony,
Motorola, and Siemens.
Acronym Laden Cellular Terminology
Primer
- MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service
- SMS - Short Messaging Service
- M2M - Machine to Machine
- WIM - Wireless Identity Module
- WPKI - Wireless Public Key Infrastructure
- EDGE - Enhanced Data-Rates for GSM Evolution
- Tri-Band - GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900MHz
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- GRPS - General Packet Radio Service
- TDMA - Time Division Multiple Access
- CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access
- WAP - Wireless Application Protocol
- GSM - Global System for Mobile Communication
- QWERTY - Pronounced kwer-tee, refers to the arrangement of keys on a standard keyboard.
- GPS - Global Positioning Satellite
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Integrated VGA Camera - Nokia 3650
Flip over the Nokia 3650 and you'll find a tiny little VGA
resolution digital camera nestled in the back. With the 176x208 resolution colour LCD screen acting as a viewfinder,
you can take short videoclips at upto 15fps, or still images. Then, MMS those pictures
to a friend. The Nokia 3650 features a radically redesigned circular
keypad and Tri-band agility. Powered by the Symbian OS, this mobile
comes with an Multimedia Memory Card slot and lasts up to 4h digital
talk time. Downloadable ringtones, voice and text memos, and Bluetooth connectivity round out
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Flip
Access to a Full Keyboard - Nokia 6800
The Nokia 6800 hides a full-size QWERTY keyboard under the dial pad, opening
up like a clamshell to reveal its little secret. A 128x128 pixel
colour LCD display accompanies an integrated digital FM radio tuner and
joystick for easy navigation. If that doesn't catch your attention then
just consider the Nokia 6800's other fine points; GPRS mobile internet connectivity,
MMS enabled with predictive text input, built-in JAVA based email client and 4.5h
digital talk time. |
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Sporty
[Spice] Mobile - Nokia 5100
This is the kind of phone we need around here, the Nokia 5100 packs in a
128x128 colour LCD screen, stereo FM Radio, 300 contact phonebook and even a
flashlight under the protective rubber exoskeleton. If you're out jogging and get tired
of talking with the mates, you can always key in the thermometer to see just what the temperature
is. For the calorie counters out there, the Nokia 5100 also allows you to
keep track of your caloric burn rate during certain activities. MMS
will let you send a picture of your self working out
(via external HS-1C Camera Headset) to prove you really aren't just watching
the telly. This rubber-cased mobile is good for 5h or digital talk time and
is Tri-band enabled. |
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FM Radio and Digital Camera - Nokia 7250
The keypad looks a little weird on this phone, but the striking purple shell,
and digital camera around back are more than enough to distract you from
that.This MMS enabled phone is can take VGA quality images, and display
them on the 128x128 pixel colour LCD screen. With a phone book that can
store 500 contacts, an alarm clock, and stereo FM radio the Nokia 7250 is a powerhouse of a mobile. Digital
talk time sits at 5h, and the phone will work on any GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900MHz
Tri-band Network worldwide. |
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