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T-Mobile Launches GSM/802.11 Phone In Germany

Posted by timothy on from the macht-mir-lustig dept.

prostoalex writes "German subscibers of T-Mobile can now get a hybrid PDA phone that supports both GSM and WiFi wireless networks. The new Mobile Digital Assistant (pretty pictures) will connect to cellular and wireless hotspots built by T-Mobile as well as any 802.11a/g Wireless LANs."

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  1. From the article: by Senator+Bozo · · Score: 5, Interesting
    The MDA III supports GSM and Wi-Fi, and includes a retractable QWERTY keyboard that slips within the device when not in use

    Seeing how this thing will be sold in Germany, shouldn't it be a QWERTZ keyboard, or are they trying to irritate their customers? If it is a QWERTY, does it have Umlauts?

  2. Re:Lan capability? by Zone-MR · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Depends what you mean "access your phone". You can connect to it, copy files, synchronise contacts/emails/etc.

    Another potential use would be streaming MP3's from your home computer so you can walk around the house listening to them on your XDA.

    Basically anything you write software. I've written a util for my XDAII which connects to my home server over GPRS, and links in with my home automation. So regardless of where I am, I am instantly alerted when someone approaches the house, presses the doorbell, etc. One click and I can stream the video from a small driveway camera, and another click and I can open the door/turn lights on/whatever.