Mock me if you want but I see the newly announced E-ten Glofish X650 — which we saw earlier at the FCC — as a device positioned to compete with the iPhone. The reason is simple — it lacks 3G and relies on EDGE and WiFi for data transfer. However, it may not look that cool as Apple’s handset, but E-ten’s device offers some cool features iPhone lacks such as built-in GPS receiver, full VGA (640×480) touchscreen, FM Tuner, and FM Transmitter. The last mentioned should allow users to listen their own music in car without any 3rd party accessories.
Other specs include Samsung SC3 500 MHz CPU, 256MB ROM and 64 MB RAM (why not more?), 2 MP camera with auto-focus, Bluetooth, and of course the microSD expansion slot. As for the size, the Glofish X650 measures 107x58x14.7 mm and weighs 136 g.
Finally, in case you’re wondering – we’ve no information when it will start selling nor how much it will cost. However, we do know E-ten will make the X650 available in black and purple… Full release follows after the jump.
PRESS RELEASE – E-TEN Information Systems has announced the Glofiish X650, the company’s latest Pocket PC Phone to offer the benefits of all-in-one connectivity, VGA display, and an ultra-compact form factor.
E-TEN first introduced the option for a VGA display in May and since then has added several more models to its product lineup aimed at different customer needs. The latest X650 is designed to appeal to those seeking a compact, full-featured device that is also affordable.
A VGA display offers several significant benefits to the user. The greater resolution (four times higher than that of a typical Pocket PC Phone) enables a larger proportion of a document, calendar, map, or web page etc. to be displayed on screen at once, increasing productivity. Additionally, the higher pixel density means that text appears sharper and easier to read while pictures and video appear more detailed. VGA is set to become one of the key specifications for Pocket PC Phones in the coming year.
The Glofiish X650 features E-TEN’s all-in-one connectivity solution comprising of worldwide GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The device all comes preloaded with E-TENs exclusive software suite including Mobile Shell, Namecard Manager and Backup Utility as well as Microsoft Office Mobile, Windows Live and other utilities.
Specifications of the X650 include a Samsung SC3 processor at 500Mz, 256MB ROM, 2-megapixel auto-focus camera, FM Tuner, and FM Transmitter (subject to region). Dimensions of the handset are an ultra-compact 107 x 58 x 14.7mm with a weight of just 139g.
The Glofiish X650 is offered in two color choices, black and purple, and should be available worldwide in two to three weeks.