Chip news from AMD at the GSMA Mobile World Congress
February 13, 2008
Today at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced an expanded portfolio of products and technologies to enable such popular, media-rich applications as mobile TV, 3D games and high-fidelity audio, delivering immersive entertainment to tomorrow’s mobile phones and handheld devices.
AMD has enhanced its established line of innovative, open-standard handheld device technologies with upcoming AMD Imageon processors, as well as next-generation 3D and vector graphics cores available for licensing. These new AMD offerings are designed to allow device manufacturers and network operators to support today’s most popular applications, as well as cutting-edge applications that will thrill tomorrow’s mobile consumer.
According to analyst firm iSuppli, premium mobile content such as music, games and video is gaining momentum as a key revenue driver for network operators. In fact, mobile content now surpasses messaging as the largest data segment, representing 51 percent of total data revenue.
“In many mobile phone markets worldwide, voice and messaging services are beyond the point of saturation,” said Pam Tufegdzic, analyst, iSuppli Corporation. “To continue to grow their subscriber base and increase return on their investments, network operators no longer see premium mobile content as a value-added competitive advantage, but rather as a mainstream service necessary for market entry.”
As a leading supplier of media processors and graphics cores for the handheld market, AMD works with an ecosystem of device makers, software developers and baseband suppliers to deliver innovative technology solutions that can yield truly immersive mobile content.
The latest technology offerings to broaden the popular family of AMD Imageon processors will include:
- AMD Imageon D160 mobile TV solution, a complete hardware and software package that will enable OEMs to design cutting-edge mobile devices that receive over-the-air broadcast TV signals transmitted in the DVB-T and DVB-H standards, currently used in various markets worldwide. This turnkey, antenna-to-display solution also will enable mobile TV functionality to be designed in a USB-powered device for watching live television on notebook PCs, PDAs, portable media players and other USB-enabled handheld devices.
- AMD Imageon M210 audio processor is designed to enable a high-definition, fully integrated audio subsystem capable of delivering more than 100 hours of music playback in airplane mode. This new audio processor will be ideal for both multi-function, mainstream mobile phones and portable music players.
- AMD Imageon A250 application processor for feature phones will combine the best of AMD’s latest multimedia technology for video recording and playback, photo imaging, and high-resolution displays, offering performance rivaling today’s stand-alone consumer electronics devices while maintaining long system battery life. This new application processor is designed to help phone manufacturers reduce the time and cost associated with system integration.
Graphics To Go AMD is committed to delivering stunning graphics to consumers everywhere by licensing intellectual property (IP) to mobile chipset suppliers. AMD announced several IP deals during the past year as part of this business. Building on that success, unique next-generation AMD graphics cores are available to leverage the same innovative AMD technology that provides an immersive graphics platform from PCs to game consoles such as the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
- AMD Z180 OpenVG 1.x graphics core offers the only available hardware-accelerated native vector graphics solution, ideal for advanced user interfaces, navigational systems and portable devices optimized for animation and Flash-style content.
- AMD Z460 OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics core will deliver fully programmable shader models for realistic 3D graphics, designed to revolutionize the mobile gaming experience for portable devices.
New AMD handheld technology will be available for OEMs and silicon supplier licensees to sample beginning this month. Features enabled by these new products and technologies are expected to start appearing in mobile devices in late 2008 and 2009.
Low end from Motorola its the W161
February 12, 2008
Clear communication is available at a great value. The sleek W161 delivers phone and music in one affordable, easy-to-use candy bar design.
The Complete Package
The Motorola W161 features CrystalTalk™ technology, quick and easy messaging¹ and music on-the-go in an easy-to-use, black candy bar form factor. A large display and keypad provide an enjoyable navigation and viewing experience, all with an easy and intuitive user interface. The FM radio (optional headphones required), currency converter, pre-loaded games, calendar and speakerphone functionality add to the fun and with an excellent battery life, users have more time between charges.
Loud and Clear
Come through loud and clear with Motorola’s CrystalTalk technology. By separating voice from background and wind noise, the handset channels pure, clear audio. Take important calls with confidence on the office quality speakerphone with the push of a button.
Rockin’ to the Radio
Stay entertained on-the-go with a built-in FM radio with stereo support and an enhanced user interface. Personalize calls with 10 preloaded 32-channel polyphonic ringtones and 15 standard alert ringtones. Users can tailor their device even more with access to over 10 additional downloadable iMelody ringtones.¹
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Motorola W161 |
The Motorola W161 is expected to be available for purchase in Q1 2008. Price is unknown for now.
Another new Cellphone from Motorola, its the W181
February 12, 2008
The slender W181 delivers enhanced audio and music in a quality, simple-to-use device at a great value. With its candy bar design housed in licorice and sterling blue, the W181 provides all the communication tools consumers need to stay in touch in style.
A Joy to Use
The W181’s intuitive user interface, large color display and sleek keypad deliver an enjoyable navigation and viewing experience. Built-in FM radio (optional headphones required in order to listen to the radio) and one key access to SMS¹, including storage for tons of texts and contacts, rounds out the feature set, while a long battery life allows plenty of standby time and talk time between charges.
Above the Noise
Cut out the noise and focus on the call. Motorola’s CrystalTalk™ technology enables a natural phone conversation, even in noisy environments. By separating voice from background and wind noise, CrystalTalk helps enhance the user’s voice and channels pure, clear audio directly into the user’s ear.
Custom tailored
Tune into your favorite stations on the built-in FM radio, and personalize calls with 20 preloaded 32-channel polyphonic ringtones and 15 standard alert ringtones. For even more customization, access more than 40 additional downloadable iMelody ringtones¹.
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Motorola W181 |
The Motorola W181 is expected to be available for purchase in Q1 2008. Price is unknown for now.
New Moto Z6w from Motorola
February 12, 2008
Your wireless world just got bigger and better. The MOTO Z6w delivers quick, high-speed wireless services seamlessly across multiple networks in a slim, slider form factor. With the latest in mobile media features and technology, the MOTO Z6w fulfills all of your wireless connectivity and entertainment dreams.
Connectivity that Knows No Boundaries
With dual compatibility for GSM and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), the MOTO Z6w extends your wireless world beyond the normal coverage zones by enabling you to connect in more service areas around the world.¹ From the living room, to the local coffee shop, to the office, the Z6w lets you continue your phone conversations and Web browsing² without interruptions by automatically transferring service from one local network to the next. The end result is a single device that functions both as a home and mobile phone, with fast and more fluid Web browsing and multimedia playing.
Your Mobile Media Home
The MOTO Z6w is the one device you need for storing, loading and playing your favorite media content, whether it’s side-loaded or purchased online.³ And WindowsTM Media PlayerTM 11 with Digital Rights Management (DRM) compatibility lets you transfer or download² your favorite music with a high-speed USB 2.0 connection from a PC or the Web, so your favorite music is always available. The Z6w also carries media must-haves like instant messaging², a 2.0 megapixel camera, 14 frame-per-second video capturing, MPEG-4 video playing and up to 4GB of memory with an optional microSD card4.
Accessorize Your Wireless Wardrobe
The MOTO Z6w connects you between wireless networks as well as today’s most popular technology accessories to create the ultimate mobile experience. Using Motorola’s EasyPair™ technology and stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology, the Z6w can be paired with a rich range of compatible devices5. Whether it’s being used solo or with a companion device, the MOTO Z6w always makes a sublime style statement with an iconic slider design that sports a molten gray color-coating.
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| Connectivity | VoIP: UMA GAN R6 (support v1.0.4 upwards) WLAN: 802.11b, 802.11g Bands/Modes: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12 |
| Talk Time | Up to approximately 420 minutes6 |
| Standby Time | Up to approximately 400 hours6 |
| Operating System | MOTOMAGX™ –Motorola’s Linux™-Java operating system |
| Battery | 950 mAh |
| Weight | 110g |
| Dimensions | 45.25 x 105.47 x 17.3 mm |
| Display | 2.0” 240 x 320 TFT |
| Audio | EMU, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA , XMF |
| Connectivity | Class 2 Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology5 |
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The MOTO Z6w is expected to be available in Q2 of 2008. Price is unknown for now.
Want a free Motorola ROKR E8?
February 6, 2008
Well then we suggest you to become a moviestar or get a nomination for the OSCARS.
Motorola will deliver the ultimate in music luxury when it hits the red carpet and debuts the ROKR E8 in true Hollywood style. Continuing its yearly tradition, Motorola presented each of the Academy Award nominees in the directing and four acting categories with the not-yet-available ROKR E8 – making them the first U.S. consumers to experience the product.
Each nominee received their ROKR E8 in a personalized, custom-made box. Keeping up with the latest red carpet trends, the ROKR E8 arrived encased in a keepsake box wrapped in an iridescent faux iguana print with a contrasting, yet complimentary, textured inside. Female nominees received a fashionable fuchsia colored box (with a rose pink interior), while the male nominees received a handsome cobalt colored blue (with a dusty blue interior) box. Each box was personalized with the nominee’s name and category.
The nominees also received the Motorola S9-HD headset, giving them a wireless music experience. The Motorola S9-HD is the new benchmark of wireless music powered by Bluetooth wireless technology and enhanced with high-definition audio and ear buds that reduce background noise and improve comfort. The unique behind-the-head design creates a secure and stable fit, plus easy to use controls for track selection, volume, play/pause and send/end that allows the user to manage music and calls from the headphones.
Motorola designed ROKR E8 to deliver an uncompromised consumer experience for music or talk. Using breakthrough and patented pending ModeShift technology which presents which presents users with only the controls they need, at the time they need them, magically transforming from music player to phone with the touch of a button.
When powered off, the surface of ROKR E8 is smooth, with no visible keys. Power on the device and it presents a virtual numbered keypad on the front surface. With one “press” of the virtual music key, the phone keypad disappears and control keys for the music player – play, pause, fast forward and rewind – appear in its place.
ROKR E8 marks the debut of the new FastScroll™ navigation wheel from Motorola, a variable-speed touch control that lets consumers easily scroll through all of the content stored on the device. With a gentle slide of the thumb, the wheel quickly scrolls through your music (music mode), contacts (phone mode), calendar (phone mode), or multimedia (imaging mode) content. With 2GB of internal memory and optional external memory up to 4GB, you can take your music wherever you go. Music transfers quickly with USB 2.0. The device is compatible with Windows Media Player 11 on the PC, which also provides access to more than 200 online music stores.
In phone mode, ROKR E8 provides outstanding voice quality using Motorola CrystalTalk technology. The powerful device can receive calls while downloading2 or playing music, text messaging, surfing the Web or taking pictures. Quality construction and materials help make ROKR E8 durable and reliable, and a high gloss front, aluminum soft back, spun metal side keys and engraved banding offer the modern style expected from Motorola
