Japanese carrier AU/KDDI just announced that the Toshiba IS02 (aka Toshiba K01) will launch in June. The phone is one of the thinnest Windows Mobile handsets available at the moment.

First launched at Mobile World Congress last month, the phone is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 OS, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 4.1-inch OLED touchscreen, followed by 3G connectivity, 384MB RAM, 512MB ROM, a 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a business card reader. Unfortunately, no idea on how much it costs. The K01 also passed the FCC certification yesterday which means that it will probably be globally available this summer.



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Toshiba Australia is looking to enter the Smartphone market with a new Windows 7 TG03 series model. Toshiba already has a series of smartphones available, including the TG01, which was launched last year with Windows Mobile 6.1 on board, and the TG02 and K01.

The Toshiba TG03 will be a variant of the existing TG01 and will feature a 5-megapixel camera and 3 channel speaker with 5.1 sound – it was intended to be launched with Windows Mobile 6.5, but now it most seemingly might be delayed to get Windows Phone 7 Series on board.

Toshiba are confident that it has that capabilities to take full advantage of the Windows Phone 7 OS and is intent on delivering a new series of applications which will work both on its mobile computers which include Toshiba notebooks and netbooks. Rob Wilkinson, General Manager of Toshiba Australia Information Systems Division, said “Toshiba Australia is seriously looking at what opportunities are out there for us in the Smartphone market. We are talking to retailers and carriers. I have a model in my draw and we will make a decision shortly”

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Be sure to check out the official video debut of the upcoming Toshiba TG01 smartphone. It's a well-done commercial that almost makes you want to buy the handset. And the soundtrack is neat too. Enjoy!

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Two idle months after its April announcement, Toshiba Information Systems has finally unveiled the Toshiba Portege G810 at the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The new smartphone is regarded as a fitting device for users that require both full functionality and mobility. Running on a Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, access to various Microsoft Office Mobile applications is readily provided, while e-mail exchanges are facilitated with the handset’s push e-mail feature.

The Portege G810 provides support for HSDPA and HSUPA which allows for broadband-fast web surfing and online transferring of picture and video captured on its front-facing 3-megapixel camera. Its large 2.83”, 320 x 240-megapixel QVGA touch screen has a user interface that is simple and easy to navigate, allowing for an enhanced Windows Mobile experience. The phone also has built-in GPS and A-GPS function, FM radio with RDS, up to 4 GB micro SD card and USB 2.0 support, GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 3G full connectivity, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities.

The sleek and slim Toshiba Portege G810 measures a mere 14 mm thin and comes in a stylish black mirror finish.

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Adding another gem of a handset to the glamorous line up of luxury phones, Toshiba have finally introduced the Cosmic Shiner, a FanFun 815T model studded with diamonds.This limited edition model, with only 1,000 available, is to be offered for $4,000 via an interesting invitation only scheme. In addition to the custom design features by Kansai Yamamoto discriminating buyers will also be entitled to a new “Prestige Gold” membership service.

Available for order by credit card only, with estimated delivery of 30-days for the personalized handmade lacquer box, eager buyers will apparently also have to pick-up the April issue of Seven Hills magazine to get their required unique ID code to initiate the purchase process. The Kyoto concierge membership service - first year trial is included - will offer various agency arrangements such as hotel and restaurant bookings along with further special privileges to be detailed in early April.

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Toshiba announced at the Mobile World Congress 2008 its new Portégé G810. The Windows Mobile smartphone has a new and enhanced user interface and with the stylish touch screen it’s both simple and easy to use. The G810 will be available across Europe in Q2 2008.

The Portégé G810 is the ideal mobile-working device. With Windows Mobile the user has access to the Microsoft Office Mobile applications they need to carry on working whilst out and about, and with push e-mail they can read and respond to e-mails immediately.


With support for both HSDPA and HSUPA the user can surf the web and download and upload pictures and videos captured on the 3 mega-pixel camera at broadband speeds. The large 2.83” QVGA touch screen and the enhanced user interface make the experience of navigation and access to applications simple and easy. The built-in GPS and A-GPS function also allows the user to map out location and directions from A to B in seconds, perfect for the busy traveller trying to find their way in a city or new town/country.

The design of the Portégé G810 is both sleek and slim, being only 14mm thin and available in a stylish black mirror finish it is perfect for even the most discerning user. The G810 also has all the usual functions and features expected such as MMS, SMS and FM radio, and with full connectivity to GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 3G as well as support for Bluetooth, WiFi and a micro SD card up to 4GB, it is easy and simple to keep in touch.

Portégé G810 - specification overview

* Form : PDA
* Size : 58mm x110mm x 14mm
* Weight : 120g
* Display : QVGA (320 x 240), 65K colours, TFT, 2.83”
* Camera : 3 mega-pixel, autofocus
* Memory : 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM, micro SD slot up to 4GB
* Interface : Bluetooth v2.0, USB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
* Battery : 1,530mAh, Standby: up to 200hours, Talktjme: up to 4hours
* Network: 850/900/1800/1900 for GSM/GPRS/EDGE
* 850/1900/2100 for UMTS/HSDPA (3.6Mbps)/HSUPA (2Mbps)
* Built-in GPS & A-GPS
* Messaging : SMS, MMS, E-mail, Microsoft Direct push e-mail
* Sound : MP3, AAC, AMR, WMA
* Video : H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV
* Java
* Processor : Qualcomm MSM7200 (400MHz)
* OS : Windows Mobile
* Others : FM Radio with RDS, Customized UI

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Toshiba UK today also announced the G450, a unique four-in-one innovative mobile device designed to enable anyone to connect a laptop to the internet using a HSDPA mobile network. As well as providing instant high speed mobile broadband access, the G450 is a mobile phone for voice calls and texting, a USB data storage device and an MP3 player. It will be available across Europe in the first quarter of 2008.


The perfect solution for anyone looking for a mobile handset that integrates and works seamlessly with their laptop, the G450 simply plugs into any USB socket to provide broadband PC access to the web, emails or office network over 3G/HSDPA mobile networks, or EDGE or GPRS connections. No settings are required you can just 'plug and play'. You can also make and receive calls whilst using the G450 to connect to the internet too; the G450 will allow you to simultaneously make a call and be connected to the Internet when on a 3G/HSDPA network.

The G450 also provides all of the key functions you'd expect of a mobile phone, including voice calling, SMS texting and an alarm clock, making it a perfect simple to use phone. Weighing only 57 grams, the G450 is light enough to carry with you all the time and charges direct from a laptop USB socket too, allowing you to top up power wherever you’re working.

The G450 can also be used as a USB memory storage device, with room for up to 160 MB of data; enough space for work files, pictures or even songs when using its in-built MP3 music player. Music will be automatically paused whilst you take a call and resume when you hang-up.

Toshiba G450 – specification overview

* Form Factor: Bar (USB modem type)
* Size: 36mm x 98mm x 16mm
* Weight: 57g
* System: UMTS/HSDPA(3.6Mbps)/GSM/GPRS/EDGE
* Chipset: Qualcomm MSM6280
* Memory: 160MB (user available memory)
* Interface: mini USB
* Band: 2100 for UMTS, 900/1800/1900 for GSM/GPRS/EDGE
* Battery: 600mAh
* Standby: Up to 200hrs
* Talktime: Up to 140 mins
* Display: OLED 96 x 39 pixels
* Messaging: SMS with T9 text editor
* Media Player: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
* Utilities: Alarm
* Colours: Black, Red, White
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Toshiba has unveiled a set of three new phones to their Protege series with the G710, G910, and G450. We saw the 910 back in December when it was approved by the FCC, along with its 920 sister phone. The G450 (pictured) is a brand new design as far as we can tell. It's being dubbed as a USB modem HSDPA handset, which can double as a perfectly able phone. Hit the jump for highlight features on all three devices.


G710 Features:

115 x 62 x 13 mm, 130 grams

Windows Mobile standard 6

Quad Band GSM / EDGE Band, GPRS class 10

Navigator GPS, A2DP Bluetooth, 2MP Camera

G910 Features:

2100 HSDPA, Tri-band GSM / EDGE, GPRS class 10

Biometric fingerprint reading

3" VGA-standard display

Windows Mobile 6 Pro

G450 Features:

98 x 36 x 16 mm, 56 g

UMTS / HSDPA (3.6Mbps) / Tri-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE

OLED 96x39 pixels display

Barra (USB modem type)

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Toshiba aims to release its slider type 3G cellphone known as the 920T, featuring 1GB of integrated memory to store all your data, audio and video files. That is enough memory to record up to 5.3 hours of video, and with 1Seg support, you will be able to catch up with your favorite Japanese serials no matter where you are (just make sure there is enough juice left inside). Other features include a 3.24 megapixel camera and GPS navigation. There is no word on pricing.

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