Upcoming: MWg Zinc II

As mentioned earlier, MWg will be launching 2 new models; MWg Atom V and MWg Zinc II in early Q1 of 2008. This is the O2 Zinc replacement model.

Form factor: Slider
Dimensions: 109.5 x 59 x 17.5 mm
Primary display resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900 (Quadband)
Connectivity options: 3G, HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM, USB, EDGE
Messaging features: SMS, MMS, Predictive text input, Email, Instant message
Built-in digital camera: Yes
Maximum camera resolution: 2 megapixels
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6
Main processor speed: Samsung 500 MHz
RAM/ROM: 64MB/256MB
Expansion option(s): TransFlash/microSD

Overall, the outlook looks rather classy and its 1.5mm thinner than HTC Tytn II and a faster processor too. Again, like the MWg Atom V, the lack of RAM memory is a real damper to this nice looking PDA.

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Upcoming: MWg Atom V

Words are out that MWg will be releasing 2 new handhelds. One of them will be the O2 Atom/Exec replacement model named MWg Atom V. Pricing is currently not confirmed.Specification:Dimensions: 116 x 59 x 14.95 mmPrimary display resolution: 240 x 320 pixelsNetworks: Quadband GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900Connectivity options: 3G, HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM, USB, EDGEMessaging features: SMS, MMS, Predictive text input, Email, Instant messageBuilt-in digital camera: YesMaximum camera resolution: 3 megapixelsAdditional multimedia features: FM RadioOperating system: Windows Mobile 6Main processor type: Marvell PXA270 (520MHz)RAM/ROM: 64 MB/256MBExpansion option(s): TransFlash/microSDGeneral specification looks interesting with GPS and 3G. It’s only 1mm thicker than the HTC Touch with so much function thrown in. However, the low 64MB RAM really is a damper!What do you think? Leave us a comment.

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