AT&T and LG Electronics recently introduced the eXpo smartphone
and the
handset which could be useful for mobile professionals needing to
share data on
the go.
The handset is powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.5, and it
will be the
first major U.S. smartphone to pack a 1-GHz processor. The handset
will
integrate into corporate Exchange deployments for mobile mail,
contacts, and
calendar information on the go, and the speedy processor should
enable users to
multitask quickly.
The latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system also
gives users the ability to download applications over the air, and
it offers a wireless backup service called My Phone.
The eXpo will also be the first U.S. handset to come with support
for an
optional integrated pico projector, and this accessory enables
users to share
videos, websites, slideshows, and presentations directly from the
handset. The
LG Mobile Projector will be able to fit in a user's hand, and it
can project
images and videos as far as eight feet.
The smartphone will also come with a fingerprint recognition sensor
from
AuthenTec that offers more security than just a password unlocking
sequence.
LG's handset sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen with a slide-out QWERTY
keyboard, and multiple high-end features one expects from a
business-class device including assisted GPS, 3G capabilities, a
5-megapixel camera with built-in flash, and a microSD slot for
expanding the memory.
The eXpo will go on sale Dec. 7, and the handset will cost USD 199
after a
mail-in rebate and with a new two-year contract. LG's mobile
projector will cost
about USD 180 and it will be available in a few weeks.