5th
August
2008
Delta Air Lines said today it will offer broadband wireless Internet on its domestic fleet by the middle of next year.
Delta is partnering with Aircell, an airborne communications provider, to install the network on the carrier’s domestic fleet of more than 330 aircrafts. The Atlanta-based company said Wi-Fi service will be offered for a fee to customers traveling throughout the continental U.S.
The system will allow customers traveling with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, to access the Internet while in flight.
A flat fee of $9.95 will be charged on flights of three hours or less, and $12.95 on flights of more than three hours.
“Our customers asked for in-flight connectivity, and we’re responding by rolling out the most extensive Wi-Fi network in the sky,” said Richard Anderson, Delta CEO. “Beginning this fall, our passengers will have the ability to stay connected when they travel with us throughout the continental U.S.”
The service will be offered initially on Delta’s fleet of 133 MD88/90 aircraft and will rapidly expand to the remaining domestic fleet of more than 200 Boeing 737, 757 and 767-300 aircraft throughout the first half of 2009. The airline expects to have the technology installed on its entire fleet by summer 2009.
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August
2008
Photo: Motorola ROKR EM25 Slim Slider with MP3 Player and FM Radio Photo 1 |
Motorola today introduced its ROKR EM28, a sleek slider with a genuine music and radio experience.
The ROKR EM25 has a built-in MP3 player and FM radio. A dedicated music key and music controls play, pause, forward and rewind songs. An integrated RDS radio displays available FM station information like song, artist and genre. Users can use FMShare to share stations with friends by sending it in a text message and SONGID technology identifies unknown songs.
Multiple listening options include a speakerphone, stereo Bluetooth wireless technology and a universal 3.5 mm jack for headphones.
The up to 2 GB optional removable microSD memory card gives users ample space for their music. The ROKR EM28 offers up to 11 hours of music playback while in Airplane Mode.
“Following the path of our award-winning ROKR E8, the newest additions to our ROKR family make listening to and discovering new music accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Steve Lalla, Corporate Vice President of Motorola Mobile Devices. “From uncovering new music with friends through our FMShare feature to enjoying surround-sound quality audio, these new ROKR phones deliver the music.”
The Motorola ROKR EM25 will be available later this quarter around the globe.
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August
2008
Photo: Motorola ROKR EM28 Music Phone Offers 3D Surround Sound Photo 1 |
Motorola today introduced its ROKR EM28, a music phone with enhanced 3D surround sound.
The ROKR EM28 offers music in a familiar clamshell design. Users control music using touch-sensitive keys that appear only when needed. The front of the phone shows the name of the artist and song without opening the flip.
The ROKR EM28 has features that enhance the music’s performance. A 3D sound effect gives music a surround-sound quality and an audio equalizer provides 11 pre-set music genres, including rock, reggae and pop. Consumers can boost the bass up to nine decibels.
With Radio Data System (RDS) technology, listeners can identify songs playing on the built-in FM radio. FMShare records station information to share with friends with FM-enabled phones. Users can find details with SONGID technology or record it with mono FM recording, then use it as a ringtone.
Airplane Mode plays music for approximately 11 hours of music playback.
CrystalTalk technology ensures calls come in loud and clear. Bluetooth wireless technology and industry standard connectors such as a 3.5mm jack, let listeners connect speakers and headsets.
Digital music supports multiple music formats, including MP3. Transfer music from a PC with drag and drop via USB 2.0.
“Following the path of our award-winning ROKR E8, the newest additions to our ROKR family make listening to and discovering new music accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Steve Lalla, Corporate Vice President of Motorola Mobile Devices. “From uncovering new music with friends through our FMShare feature to enjoying surround-sound quality audio, these new ROKR phones deliver the music.”
The Motorola ROKR EM28 will be available later this quarter around the globe.
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5th
August
2008
Photo: Motorola ROKR EM30 Unveiled with Color-Shifting Keypad Photo 1 |
Motorola today introduced its ROKR EM30, a candybar phone that transforms with a touch of a button. Colorful cues let users know which mode they are in. With ModeShift technology, the keyboard illuminates red in Music Mode and blue in Phone Mode.
It is a GSM quad-band phone that supports global roaming. Building upon the success of the ROKR E8, the ROKR EM30 targets mass-market consumers with an improved LCD display, easier keypad navigation and built-in GPS functionality.
A built-in 2.0-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom snaps high-quality pictures and video. A landscape display provides a better web-browsing.
The ROKR EM30 also offers high-fidelity audio and MP3 downloads. Consumers can find the artist and song playing on the FM radio with Radio Data System (RDS) technology. Listening options include built-in speaker, stereo Bluetooth wireless technology and optional compatible accessories and 3.5mm stereo wired headphones. CrystalTalk technology keeps sounds crisp and clear even in noisy environments.
Compatible with Windows Media Player 11, the ROKR EM30 can download music from more than 200 online music stores worldwide. An 8GB microSD optional removable storage card ensures there is space for songs, while high-speed USB 2.0 technology lets users transfer songs in seconds.
“Following the path of our award-winning ROKR E8, the newest additions to our ROKR family make listening to and discovering new music accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Steve Lalla, Corporate Vice President of Motorola Mobile Devices. “From uncovering new music with friends through our FMShare feature to enjoying surround-sound quality audio, these new ROKR phones deliver the music.”
The ROKR EM30 is the latest handset to use a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices. It is expected to launch first in Taiwan then in other markets throughout the quarter.
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5th
August
2008
Reuters - Softbank Corp, Japan’s third-biggest
mobile phone operator, said on Tuesday it would cut its monthly
fees for Apple Inc’s iPhone.
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