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StarHub's pfingo brings interconnectivity to your hands
Damian Koh | Mar 29, 2007
Sure, we've had Pushmail, Internet telephony, instant messaging and remote file access services. But to house them all on a single client interface? That's something new and possibly one of the first to market.
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29 March 2007--StarHub Singapore has announced at a press briefing that the public can sign up for pfingo services starting today. According to the company, the three-month trial will be available free for between 2,000 and 3,000 users on a first-come-first-serve basis from 2 April. Successful applicants can also look forward to receive S$20 (US$13.38) worth of international voice (via VoIP) and SMS credits and a choice of a 3-series number for internet telephony.
Interested users can sign up at the Web site here. Just don't be the 3,001th person to click submit on the portal. |
22 March 2007--StarHub Singapore has started a three-month closed trial for a select group of 30 users to test out its new mobile service concept and platform. The beauty of pfingo as we were told at today's press briefing is that it's not tied to any operator nor any phone, which means if you're on MobileOne or SingTel (in Singapore), you won't be left out when the service becomes commercially available.
Registering ourselves on the pfingo portal was a breeze and we get to pick the number we want. Before we continue, signing up for the service means you'll get a new eight-digit mobile number that begins with "3" instead of the current "9" and "8". This number forms the heart and soul of pfingoTALK which works regardless of your location; it allows you to talk for free (to any pfingoTALK number) when connected to a Wi-Fi network and any Singapore number for a monthly flat rate.
The two other services, pfingoACTIVE and pfingoMAIL, activate Pushmail (up to five accounts), RSS feeds, instant messaging, remote file access and synchronizes with Microsoft Outlook for Contacts, Calendars and Tasks. Our main concern was with the data charges involved when we connect to either GPRS or 3G networks in the absence of Wi-Fi. To that, StarHub claims pfingo's services use a highly efficient data compression so the actual number of bits transferred is actually smaller. As to how that pans out in actual use, we'll update nearer to the end of the trial.
At press time, StarHub Singapore had no indication of the price plans involved, though users can expect the service to roll out over the next few weeks.
| Did you know?
pfingo (pronounced fing-go, with a silent p) comprises two parts: P for phone, and fingo to represent your fingers on-the-go.
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Give your mobile phone legs
Darius Chang | Mar 29, 2007
Slippery fingers and slim camera phones does not a good photo make. If you are one of those lucky ones who owns a Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot cellular, you're in luck.
Spotted at CTIA by our US counterparts, the Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 is a tripod made exclusively for Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot mobiles. There are currently two Cyber-shot branded phones in the market, the K800i and K790i, with the K550i and K810i in the pipeline. Held in place using the phone connector, the flexible legs and friction feet keep the mobile steady. Considering the rather weak image quality of photos taken by camera phones at night, this accessory will be a boon for shutterbugs who enjoy phototaking under low-light conditions. It weighs in at a mere 49g and comes with a protective case and belt clip for easy carry.
IPK-100 will be launched in most Asia-Pacific countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, etc) around mi d May. The pricing details are currently unavailable.
Helio Ocean debuts at CTIA
Reuben Lee | Mar 28, 2007
One of the mobile phones that caught our attention at this year's CTIA Wireless Show in Orlando, Florida, was the Helio Ocean. What's interesting about this dual-sliding handset is that it slides vertically to reveal a number pad and slides sideways for a QWERTY keypad, much like the Samsung Ultra Smart F520 phone unveiled at 3GSM World Congress show earlier this year.
We also can't help but notice an uncanny resemblance between the Ocean and the Sony mylo personal communication device, particularly its footprint design, 2.4-inch QVGA display and sideway slide-out QWERTY keypad. However, unlike the mylo, the Ocean is a cellular phone. And while the Ocean doesn't come with built-in Wi-Fi (as with the mylo), its onboard features are nothing less than impressive. It includes 3G (EV-DO), GPS, 200MB internal storage, microSD card slot, MPEG-4 video recording, 2-megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth capability. It is expected to be sold in the US for US$295 (with a two-year contract) later this year. There are currently no plans for the handset to be introduced in Asia.
Click here for a larger image of the Helio Ocean.
Samsung WEP500: Bluetooth buttons
Edvarcl Heng | Mar 20, 2007
Unveiled for the first time at the CeBIT tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, the WEP500 is Samsung's latest mini Bluetooth headset. Unlike the elongated offerings we've seen from other manufacturers, the WEP500's uniqueness lies in its circular design. While the Korean company isn't releasing much information on this yet, we do know that the WEP500 will be launched within the second quarter of 2007 in Europe and Asia. Stay tuned for more updates.
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WEP420: Samsung partners Bang & Olufsen again
Edvarcl Heng | Mar 20, 2007
While its name does nothing to suggest its pristine pedigree, its clean, sleek lines certainly bring to mind the same utilitarian design principles behind the BeoSound 9000 and the BeoSound 3. A sliding cover keeps the buttons hidden on this Bluetooth headset while offering the dual function of blocking out static. In a further nod to its exclusivity, a designer charging cradle comes with the WEP420 and it looks good enough to sit next to your Christofle candle stick.
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