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To: S100 who wrote (18090)	2/3/2002 11:26:15 AM
From: 49thMIMOMander	Respond to of 34857

Yes, USA TDMA is about to disappear, especially as latest version GSM with GPRS replaces it, good operator synchronization. Simple to do as it can be done incrementally, changing a couple a channels from 30kHz TDMA to 200kHz GSM until the latest AMPS-TDMA handsets have dissapeared. (well, one can surely keep them on 6-8 30kHz channels for some time to come) At that point USA TDMA-land will be able to use a GSM-Communicator, although it has the microphone in the lower _left_ corner and the loudspeaker is used both "on top", as a speaker phone, and "from below", when the Communicator is held to the ear. Seems that the Pocket display will get really full of regular skin debree,fatty substances and makeup if it is held to any ear?? Kind of automatic documentation of DNA molucules of the user, layer by layer, smack in the middle of the display. Ilmarinen OK,OK, I know, I know, one has to have used a Communcator, reflected on the design, to understand this. (there are rumours of users trying to hold it to the ear the wrong way, looks really funny if one demonstrates the same with a regular wired phone, even better with a a really old, more U-shaped one, loudspeaker and microphone connected with a handle))

To: S100 who wrote (18090)	2/3/2002 2:30:19 PM
From: S100	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

Sony Ericsson: challenging Nokia for the top spot 01 Feb 2002 Sony Ericsson has said that it still wants to be the world's largest mobile phone producer. The statement follows Sony Ericsson's announcement earlier in the week that it would focus on higher-margin devices. In short, the company wants to take Nokia's crown in producing premium products that still command huge market share. The power of its twin brand name, and Sony's expertise in consumer electronics, leave it with a better hope than many. Sony Ericsson said on Thursday that it is standing firm on its commitment to become the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer, despite its aim of targeting more niche markets. Sony Ericsson's newer phones will be more expensive than the average device, with a view to bringing in higher profit margins. However, the company is clear to stress that it is not aiming to be like Nokia's new subsidiary, Vertu, and sell gold-plated handsets for $20,000. It has said it does not want to be seen as implementing a 'Porsche' strategy, believing the key to success still remains in high volume production. Instead, the new phones will be like its T68, catering for the middle to top end of the market. The phone is a good indication of where Sony Ericsson wants (and needs) to be. It's a triple band mobile phone with a full color screen - the first of its kind - with features including GPRS, Bluetooth and EMS. The device looks good, is user-friendly and is popular. But even if the rest of the new range lives up to the T68's promise, can Sony Ericsson phones compete with Nokia? As the market reaches saturation point, it seems Sony Ericsson's move away from commoditized low-end devices towards upmarket phones is more out of necessity rather than innovation. However, Sony Ericsson could be in a better position than many of its rivals to steal some of Nokia's 35% market share: it has branding on its side. The Sony side of the venture needs to take advantage of its reputation for building quality consumer electronics devices and computers, and also its expertise in design and marketing. Ericsson, while producing good phones and dominating in handsets, has never managed to please consumers as much as Nokia. However, as the leading equipment vendor in the mobile industry, it has established highly effective relationships with operators - traditionally a weakness of Sony's. By pooling resources, Sony Ericsson could build a range of next-generation handsets that are superior in functionality. Even so, taking on the Finns will be an uphill struggle. datamonitor.com

To: S100 who wrote (18090)	2/3/2002 2:36:36 PM
From: S100	Respond to of 34857

Video Steaming deal signed in South Korea South Korea's KTF has said that it has signed three multimedia deals with KBS, SBS and MBC to provide video streaming content for their cdma2000 1x EV-DO and W-CDMA networks. "With cdma2000 1x EV-DO service just around the corner, KTF has successfully secured plenty of television content for mobile subscribers," the company said. The company's subscribers will need to download a software upgrade for the their existing cellphones to make use of the new services, which will be launched in time for the football World Cup. The company will also start providing World Cup themed games which can be downloaded. cellular-news.com