Ohlamon’s Technology News Blog

HP has presented the new Windows Mobile 6 Smartphones.

First one the 600 comes with Marvell PXA270, 520MHz Processor, 128MB of RAM, 256MB of ROM, integrated GPS, 2.8-inch 320×240 touchscreen, 3 megapixel camera, WiFi, and Windows Mobile 6 Professional and only numeric keypad. This is a clear competitor to HTC Touch, which is the best 2.8′ WM6 SmartPhone so far.

The 900 series phone has a standard QWERTY keyboard, and only 2.46-inch square display, other specs remain similar to 600. This model will compete wth Blackbery-style devices.

My first GPS devise was HiaCom Mouse GPS system. It works ok, but it required special Car Charger to Pocket PC to GPS wire which cost almost as much as GPS unit itself. And s soon as I have changed my PocketPC to a newer model I decided to update my GPS to its bluetooth version. It is much much better. I can use it with any PocketPC or Laptop and I don’t have all that wires running through my car. But I still need one. Not all the time, but one wire from car power outlet to GPS unit to charge its battery. And guess what? Not anymore!

Some company called Proporta presents Solar powered Bluetooth GPS Receiver

The Proporta Solar Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a powerful in-car satellite navigation system that pinpoints your location precisely anywhere in the world, communicating wirelessly with your PDA/Smartphone or other mobile computer.

Unlike rival systems the Proporta Solar Bluetooth GPS Receiver adds the convenience of solar charging to an already-powerful GPS system, so it’s ideal for walkers and cyclists as well as motorists.

Of course my first question was about price tag. Manufacturers site claim $109.95, which is really no different from non solar powered GPS units. Looks like I found my next GPS receiver and got rid from the last wire in my car.