If you were wondering what the hardware was going to look like for Windows Phone 7, here is a quick look at the three phones which have been introduced so far (thanks to engadget for the picture).   From left to right, we have the Samsung Slate, unnamed Asus phone, and LG slider phone.   While I am glad to see Windows Phone become ever closer to reality, I have to say I am a little underwhelmed by the offerings  so far.  Then again, there is still no word from HTC, dell, or any of the other hardware partners which Microsoft announced last month.  I am sure there will be plenty more to come before Windows Phone 7 becomes a true reality later this year.

Not a lot is known about the specifics of these phones, though we can see the standardized hardware requirements which Microsoft’s hardware partners will have to follow if they want to use Windows Phone 7:

• a capacitive touchscreen with at least four points of contacts
• a minimum resolution of 480 by 320 (though many devices will have higher resolution)
• accelerometer
• compass
• assisted-GPS
• light and proximity sensors
• ARMv7 Cortex/Scorpion or better processor
• DirectX 9 graphics processing unit.
• 256 MB of RAM and 8 GB  of flash memory (though, hopefully we will see considerably more than that)
• at least a 5-megapixel camera with a hard button to snap photos.

This all sounds pretty impressive to me, and a great start, and I think it is great to see Microsoft taking control of the hardware.  Hopefully, they will be able to stave off the problems they faced with Windows Mobile and the runaway hardware designs.  I would still like to know more about the battery life of these devices, and I truly hope that the memory will far exceed these minimum requirements, but this is more than enough to make my mouth water.   Plenty more to come later this year, I am sure.

[via engadget and intomobile]

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Today’s Deal of the Day from the JAMM Store is CT Alarm Clock for Windows Mobile.  It’s available for 50 percent off the regular price today, bringing the grand total to $2.62.  You can check out additional information, download a trial or register here, but be sure to hurry, because at midnight CT Alarm Clock for Windows Mobile is back to full price!

CT AlarmClock is a simple and inexpensive alarm-clock which is more convenient than standard Windows Mobile alarm-clock. This flexible utility allows you configure the daily alarms as you like! Features: MULTIPLE ALARMS. CT AlarmClock supports unlimited number of once and recurring alarms. FLEXIBLE SOUND CONFIGURATION. Sound Melody, Type and Volume could be configured as you like. CT AlarmClock plays all system-recognized file types, including MP3, WAV, MID. FLEXIBLE PLAYBACK CONFIGURATION. You can limit the alarm playback time. Alarm-clock automatically goes into Snooze-mode if Playback Time is exceeded. The default snooze-period is also can be configured as you like. EARLY DISMISS. CT AlarmClock supports ability to dismiss the forthcoming alarm in advance. This feature is very convenient if you, for example, awake earlier than usual and want to avoid the next alarm. AUTOMATIC PASSWORD-PROTECTED PHONE UNLOCK. If you use phone lock, there is no necessity to unlock the phone manually when alarm occurs. In Options dialog you can enable automatic unlocking and, if necessary, enter the password required. SMART PLAYBACK AND SNOOZE INTERVALS. Smart ‘increasing’ and ‘decreasing’ snooze intervals are very convenient feature. You may use them for ‘gentle’ wake-up, for example. ONE-CLICK SNOOZE OPERATION. There is no need to run through menus if you want to snooze another few minutes. Just press ‘Snooze’-button and go on sleeping.

Minimum Requirements: Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic/Professional Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic/Professional Display Dimensions 240×240, 240×320, 240×400, 320×240, 320×320, 400×240, 480×480, 480×640, 480×800, 640×480, 800×480 Operating System WM5, WM6, WM6.1, WM6.5

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As we all speculated, the Marketplace for Windows Mobile was just a beta test for the real phones to come, Windows Phones starting with 7 series.  (Oh wait, they aren’t dropping support for 6.1 and 6.5, they just won’t develop for it anymore.)  Only now they added a twist.  You can’t get apps from any other place but the Marketplace.  Okay, I guess there is a lot of support for this sort of thing.  Apparently the Marketplace is pretty.   Thanks Gizmodo.  I do, however, doubt that it will take long for this “perk” to be overridden like the iPhone was.  Check out Windowsphonethoughts.com for a video of the Marketplace in action.

Then there is the question of who’s apps are going along with this ride.  And the answer is a whole lot:

“The Associated Press, Archetype International Inc., AWS Convergence Technologies – WeatherBug, Citrix Systems Inc., Clarity Consulting Inc., Cypress Consulting, EA Mobile, Fandango Inc., Foursquare Labs Inc., frog design inc., Glu Mobile Inc., Graphic.ly, Hudson Entertainment Inc., IdentityMine Inc., IMDb.com Inc., Larva Labs, Match.com LLC, Matchbox Mobile Ltd., Microsoft Game Studios, Namco Networks America Inc., Oberon Media Inc., Pageonce Inc., Pandora Media Inc., Photobucket Inc., PopCap Games Inc., Seesmic, Shazam Entertainment Ltd., Sling Media, SPB Software Inc., stimulant, TeleCommunications Systems Inc., Touchality LLC and Vertigo Software Inc.”

Thanks to Gadgetell for the list, but I am sure that before the release of these phones we will see at least a few more developers getting on board.  Okay most likely a lot more.

So with the thousands of apps that are sure to be available in the next year or so and the horrible news that multitasking and removable storage are dead, why are the specs so low.  Intomobile has a release showing at least 256 MB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory.  these numbers are far too low to allow for a stunning device running lots of apps.  Even if there is no multitasking.  OUCH….  In my opinion if you aren’t going to allow for removable storage then you have to bring these numbers up to AT LEAST the iPhone’s storage.  So with all this news just finally breaking I am sure that all you JAMM readers out their have some big opinions with what is happening.  Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts.

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SBSH has just released an update to their Windows Mobile phone management and profiling application PhoneWeaver.  The new version, 2.1, builds on an already solid feature set with finger friendly preferences, a customizable taskbar icon and support for Windows Mobile 6.5.3.  You can check out the press release about PhoneWeaver below and you can check out my review of version 2, here.

March 15th, 2010 – SBSH announced today a new update for its robust profiles manager – PhoneWeaver for Windows Mobile Touch to version 2.1! PhoneWeaver 2.1 introduce major structural changes that ensure full compatibility with the most recent Windows Phones! Those include new overhauled Settings interface with finger-friendly design to support new devices without stylus, Windows Mobile 6.5.3 support and more!

SBSH PhoneWeaver 2.1 Highlights

• Finger Friendly Settings – PhoneWeaver Settings completely re-designed. Sporting a new finger-friendly design, making it simple than ever for use with devices without a stylus!
• Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Support – All profile triggers and features are now compatible with the latest Windows Mobile 6.5.3 release
• Adjustable Task Bar Display – Customize PhoneWeaver’s task bar shortcut display to have it perfectly match your preferred theme color and design!
• Bug Fixes and Optimization – Myriad of bug fixes and code optimization introduced. Making this the best PhoneWeaver release up to date!

The new PhoneWeaver 2.1 release is available as a free upgrade for all past registered users. Click here to read the release note from our development team for more details about this new release and free upgrade details for registered users.

Pricing and Availability

SBSH PhoneWeaver for Windows Mobile Touch costs $14.95.

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Last year, I bought a Honda Goldwing (read-on, it relates to Apple).  It’s the ultimate touring motorcycle: 6 cylinder, ABS, GPS, heated seats AND grip and 80 watts per channel 6 speakers sound system…. NICE.  However, Honda, in their infinite wisdom, is offering a 6 discs CD changer that you plug into the wiring harness and control from the handle bar; for the modest sum of $700 dollars mind you! For their flagship bike they really have leading edge tech!!  I guess it’s better than Yamaha that has a really nice TAPE DECK on their top-of-the-line cruiser.

I wanted something a little cheaper with more music.  I recently heard of that new technology – MP3 players have you heard of it? – that I could plug into the bike’s sound system (may be someone should send the memo to Honda).  I have a 3.5 mm plug routed to one of the glove compartment (in the front) that works well enough but in the summer the heat from the engine seemed to be unbearable for my player and it would quit working. Furthermore, I could not control it without pulling over – how uncivilized!

I discovered a company that make an adapter that would plug into the wiring harness (where the CD changer would go) and let me run the player from the factory installed handle bar controls.  HOWEVER, it ONLY works with Apple products!!  The nice thing about it, though, is that it also charges the player.

I really did not want to buy a new one because I was planning on using it primarily on the bike.  I bought a really nice 80GB unit on E-Bay for a very reasonable price.  I’ve never had an Apple product.  The closest I came to buying one was the Newton.  Now it’s a collector’s item available on E-Bay – you can find ANYTHING on E-Bay!

A couple of years ago I bought an 8GB Zune for my wife to use while she goes ice skating.  When I set it up for her I remember liking it and being generally impressed.  But, I think I like the iPod more.  When I first installed iTunes, it took overnight to go through all my music (15,517 songs)!  Once this was over and loaded on the iPod I was ready to venture into the world according to Steve.

This is, by no means, a technical review, but I think (compared to the “old” Zune) the Apple is more elegant in execution – nothing dramatic, just nice touches here and there: the way you can blend the ending and beginning of songs, playlists to get you started, quick and easy search to name a few .

I did not expect to like it but for a 5th generation iPod, but my overall impression is very positive. Now, if only we could change the battery ourselves…

For anyone wondering, the whole hook-up, including the iPod, cost me less than half of the cost of the “antiquated” CD changer (before install cost) with about 215 times the capacity.

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BlackBerry Slider undergoes further undercover inspection, side shots emerge

We’re still no closer to finding out whether this is the next iteration of the Bold, Storm or some other BlackBerry line, but the unofficially coined BlackBerry Slider continues to pique our interest. Here in the third round of spy shots, we’re seeing the elusive RIM-branded device from a few new angles, namely a round of side shots and a side-by-side with Curve 8900. You’ll notice that the new guys is a bit thicker and longer, and you’ll also see a complete lack of labeling beside the camera. There’s a fair chance that hitting that Source link will simply lead to increased frustration and stress in your life, but c’mon, anything to keep you from finishing up those 2009 taxes is worth a look.

(Via Engadget Mobile.)