While the mini-notes are probably getting the most coverage, the Computex event in Taiwan does have other devices presented by their respective companies. An earlier version seen during Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, the E-TEN Glofiish X900 Smartphone was among those showcased.

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Taipei, Taiwan, 14th April 2008: E-TEN’s newest Pocket PC Phones harness the latest mobile hardware technologies together with innovations in software to create a pair of sleekly portable, multi-connected devices, designed to help the new breed of bloggers, podcasters, video makers, and chatters, stay online and updated wherever they are.

Whether among the bustling crowds in today’s metropolitan cities or being as one with nature in the country, the Glofiish M810’s Wi-Fi and HSDPA or the M750’s Wi-Fi and EDGE connectivity mean that web-warriors have almost constant, high-speed access to the internet.

Checking email, chatting via instant messaging, and even posting an update to your blog is quick and convenient thanks to a full QWERTY keyboard. With the M810 and M750 friends in your social network never have to wait to hear your latest news updates.

For picture and video enthusiasts the M810 and M750 both feature a 2-megapixel auto-focus camera ideal for capturing the moment in web-friendly resolution files ready for upload to your favorite web-album or video sharing site. Will the next YouTube hit be recorded on a Glofiish?

When it’s time to relax, the M810 and M750 perform as an ideal music player with support digital music formats plus a built-in radio, while the 2.8-inch display is perfect for enjoying videos either pre-loaded from your computer or streamed directly from the web. Additionally, the M810 and M750 are the first E-TEN Pocket PC Phones to include built-in JAVA support allowing downloadable applications, including games, to be played on the device.

The Glofiish M810 and M750 support quad-band GSM, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 and GPS (ideal for Google Maps). Further specifications include a Samsung S3C processor at 500MHz and 256MB Flash ROM running on the Windows Mobile 6 platform, while dimensions of the handsets are a sleek 109.5 x 59 x 17.5mm.

Additionally, the Glofiish M810 supports HSDPA internet connectivity while the M750 supports GRPS/EDGE.

Both the Glofiish M810 and M750 should be available worldwide in two to three weeks (U.S).

For questions relating to E-TEN and E-TEN products or to discuss possible sales and marketing initiatives please contact sales@etencorp.com or visit www.glofiish.com.

Via Glofiish: Press Release

Taipei, Taiwan – 04/02/2008 : E-TEN Information Systems has unveiled the Glofiish M810 and V900, the first in a new range of Pocket PC Phones focusing on portable entertainment and go-anywhere communications tailored for the web savvy consumer market.

At its booth at the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, E-TEN has showcased two new products that mark a change in track for Pocket PC Phones – from productivity and communications tools for mobile professionals to always-on-hand entertainment and connectivity devices designed for the modern web-enthusiast.

“With the growing popularity of blogging, instant messaging, and social networking, as well as online services such as Google Maps, it’s no longer just professionals who need to maintain constant access to the Internet, consumers are wanting to spend more and more time online too.” commented CEO Simon Hwang, “To this end, E-TEN has harnessed our mobile technological expertise and the power and versatility of the Windows Mobile platform to create a range for feature rich, portable, Internet-ready phones, that put the focus on fun and entertainment.”

The Glofiish V900 is E-TEN’s first Pocket PC Phone to feature mobile TV. With major events such as UEFA Euro 2008 and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games scheduled this year, there are sure to be events that people just don’t want to miss, and thanks to the V900’s support for DVB-H, DVB-T, TDMB and DAB broadcasting standards, they won’t have to. V900 also offers the benefits of VGA display and all-in-one connectivity solution comprising of HSDPA, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Along with the Glofiish V900 E-TEN will debut its newly developed touch-based user interface. The V900 is scheduled to launch in the second half of the year.

The Glofiish M810 is a sleekly portable, HSDPA, Wi-Fi b/g and GPS ready handset, designed to help the new breed of bloggers, podcasters, video makers, and chatters, stay online and updated wherever they are. A full QWERTY keyboard makes blogging, text messaging and chatting quick and convenient, while a 2-megapixel auto-focus camera is great for capturing pictures or video that can be uploaded easily to a web-album or video sharing site. Finally, built-in JAVA support allows fun mobile games to be downloaded and played anywhere

The M810 and V900 will be on display at the E-TEN booth (Hall 2, 2A126) during 3GSM (February 11-14) along with a showcase of other Glofiish products, including the recently released M800 and X650, designed to satisfy the demands from a variety of market segments.

For questions relating to E-TEN and E-TEN products or to discuss possible sales and marketing initiatives please contact sales@etencorp.com or visit www.glofiish.com.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? *Bonks his noggin* It’s an E-Ten Glofiish X800 and it’s now available at Mr.Gadget. Yes, that’s right Glofiish is spelt with 2 letter “I”s not one…Regardless of this naming quirk, the E-Ten X800 is actually a very good PocketPC gadget. The E-Ten Glofiish X800’s biggest selling point is the GPS receiver built in, however the Australian model doesn’t come with any GPS software. While they sort out agreements with a GPS app provider, I recommend Route 66 GPS software which is great value at around $200.

Specifications of the E-Ten X800 Glofiish

•Operating System - Windows Mobile ® 6 Professional
•Processor - Samsung SC3 2442 500 MHz Processor
•Memory - 256 MB Flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM
•Display - 2.8″, 640 x 480 (VGA), 65,536 colors, TFT-LCD
•Dimensions - (LxWxH) 113.5 x 60.5 x 15.8 mm
•Weight - 147 g (with battery)
•Communications
- UMTS / HSDPA ( 2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz )
- Quad-Band GSM:850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
- GPRS class 10 / EDGE class 10
- Bluetooth® v2.0 class 2 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate),
- WiFi IEEE802.11b/g Certificated
•GPS - Embedded SiRF Star III chipset, TMC function supported*,
- SiRF Instant Fix ( Ephemeris Extension ) (*subject to change by region)
•Camera
- Built-in 2.0 mega pixels Auto-Focus CMOS camera
- 0.3 mega pixels Fixed-Focus CMOS camera for conference call usage
•Expansibility - MicroSD card slot
•Interface/Audio
- Built-in microphone and speaker,
- external stereo headset jack,
- hands-free mode supported
•Interface/Data
- USB Sync,
- headset jack
•Ergonomic Design
- Touch screen for stylus or fingertip,
-Nnavigation button, power button,
- 2 quick application buttons,
- Send/end button,
- Record button, volume control,
-Lleft soft-key,
- Rright soft-key
•Battery
Lithium Polymer rechargeable with 1,530 mAh capacity
Talk time*: 5~7 hours,
Standby*: 120~150 hours,
Pocket PC usage*: 10~15 hours,
GPS usage*: 2.5~5 hours
* depend on usage The above figures may vary depending on RF conditions, environment conditions and actual usage

Order your E-Ten X800 Glofiish here at Mr.Gadget Australia!