Gizmondo has confirmed that a widescreen model of the Gizmondo is now developed, following the publishing of unofficial prototype photographs.
The WiFi and GSM Voice-enabled Gizmondo Widescreen had been kept under wraps as part of its RandD project. It was developed as a key component of an ongoing product roadmap that currently includes plans for a number of different devices, all of which feature the unique combined functionality of games, music, movies, messaging, a digital camera and GPS technology.
The new Widescreen device is due out in North America soon. New features also include more choice in terms of specification and feature sets, as well as an upgrade path - which will be detailed prior to the projected release in the second quarter of 2006.
The new model comes with a 4" Widescreen (480 x 272 pixel). The Processor's speed has been moved up to 500MHz and memory are increased to power a suite of new onboard applications serviced via WiFi (WLAN 802.11b/g), Bluetooth version 2, and tri-band GSM technology, making it the most powerfully connected handheld entertainment device available. WiFi expands the multiplayer and interconnectivity possibilities for all Gizmondo owners.
Also new is the addition of a Transflash card reader, while keeping the SD slot. The Bluetooth software now offers support for telephony, gaming, and stereo headsets.
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The new Widescreen device will compliment the current Gizmondo, due to launch shortly in North America, and give entertainment-hungry consumers more choice in terms of specification and feature sets, as well as an upgrade path - which will be detailed prior to the projected release in the second quarter of 2006.
The new model specification includes:
- GSM voice telephony
- Handsfree speakerphone
- Voice control using voice recognition software
- LCD TFT screen 4.0" 480 x 272 pixels
- Upgraded 3D graphics chip
- Analogue TV out
- 500MHz (min) processor
- Onboard RAM
- Onboard flash
- SD flash card reader, externally accessible
- Transflash card reader for user upgradeable flash memory
- GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900MHz or 850/1800/1900MHz tri-band
- USB 2.0 OTG
- High sensitivity GPS receiver with assist capability
- Two analogue joysticks
- 3.5 Ah Li-Ion 'smart' battery
- 2 mega pixel auto focus camera with LED flash
- Stereo speakers
- Bluetooth class 2
- WLAN 802.11b/g
- Wired stereo headset/mic
- Remote control pod for wired headset
Additional features:
- SMS/MMS/IM receive and send
- Email client
- Satellite Navigation
- Audio and video playback
- Vibration mode
- 'Flight Mode' - games operational but radio services switched off
- Approved for sale initially in USA followed by Europe
- Temperature range 0 degrees C - 55 degrees C
- Windows CE 5.0 operating system and DRM 10
- .NET compact framework 2.0
- SD card and Transflash interfaces
- USB OTG interface for synchronisation to a PC and connecting to a USB
memory device
- MP3/WMA/HE-AAC audio playback, MPEG-4/H.264/WMV video playback with
hardware acceleration
- High level 3D games
- Smart ADDs(TM)
- Downloadable screen 2D & 3D 'skins' for personalisation/market
positioning
- Bluetooth support for telephony (Headset/Handsfree), gaming, stereo
headset (AV)
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