Archive for the ‘Hitachi’ Category

FCC Reveals Casio G’zOne C731 Rock Rugged Clamshell

The FCC has revealed a new Casio-Hitachi clamshell yet announced by the manufacturer or Verizon Wireless.
The clamshell with the name Gz’One Rock C731 according to the label diagram is intended to be the successor to the venerable Gz’One Boulder with dual-band EVDO radio, Bluetooth, camera with unknown resolution, flash, and other unknown features at this [...]

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Verizon Launches Motorola Rival and Casio Exilim

As expected, Verizon has launched the Motorola Rival messaging device and the Casio Exilim C721 high-end camerphone.

As previously reported, the Casio Exilim C721 is a variant of the W51CA found on Japanese carrier KDDI AU and features a 5.1 megapixel camera with auto-focus, video recorder, and xenon flash along with a swiveling bezel for the [...]

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FCC Approves Verizon Casio Exilim

Following up, the FCC has now approved the forthcoming Casio Exilim cameraphone for Verizon Wireless.

As previously reported, the Casio Exilim C721 is a variant of the W51CA found on Japanese carrier KDDI AU and features a 5.1 megapixel camera with auto-focus, video recorder, and xenon flash along with a swiveling bezel for the 2.4 inch [...]

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Verizon to Launch Exilim and Rival on June 10th

Verizon will launch two devices on June 10th, one long-awaited in the Casio Exilim and one new form factor from Motorola in the Rival.

The Casio Exilim C721 is a variant of the W51CA found on Japanese carrier KDDI AU and features a 5.1 megapixel camera with auto-focus, video recorder, and xenon flash along with [...]

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Live Shots Reveal Casio Exilim Cameraphone for Verizon

The first live pictures of the forthcoming Casio Exilim high-end cameraphone slated for Verizon next year have surfaced after receiving preliminary FCC approval earlier this month.

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The model slated for release on Verizon will be a variant of the series found on Japanese carrier KDDI AU with slight [...]

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Verizon Launches Casio Boulder Online

Verizon has launched the second EVDO Rev. A capable PTT handset in their planned arsenal to compete with Sprint in the imminent battle between both providers for the highly lucrative Push to Talk market.

Like the Motorola Adventure, the Boulder features a MilSpec bodyshell that is shock, dust, and water resistant and features EVDO Rev. [...]

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First Verizon Casio c711 Boulder Images Surface

The first official images of the forthcoming replacement to the Casio G’Zone Type-S have surfaced.

Image courtesy of PhoneArena
The Casio c711 clamshell we previously covered is now known as the Casio Boulder and will feature a Mil-Spec bodyshell along with EVDO Rev. A access for its forthcoming push to talk service, 256 MB of internal memory, 1.3 [...]

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Verizon Employee Presentation Surfaces with New Devices and Windows Mobile Upgrades

Employees of Verizon Wireless have leaked an internal presentation intended for store employees regarding  company performance with new information regarding several new upcoming devices intended to launch soon.
The slides also detail Windows Mobile 6.1 updates for two current devices and the pending completion of their EVDO Rev. A upgrade across the entire network.  Also, two [...]

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Verizon Preparing Two QChat Devices, Palm Centro (Updated)

A combination of leaked press images for the unexpectedly popular Palm Centro featuring Verizon branding and an information slide regarding two competitors to Sprint’s new Direct Connect service have surfaced. Hit the Read More link for all of the details.
Update: We have posted a new article clarifying the current situation regarding QChat.

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Sprint Pulls Hitachi G1000 Again *Updated*

Update: We can now confirm that the G1000 will be discontinued effective the end of today.
Sprint has once again removed the Hitachi G1000 from their main product page. Last time it was removed it was returned within 48 hours. However, the device has been extended severely and was supposed to be discontinued a [...]

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