What should we expect at CES 2010
CES, the world´s largest consumer electronics tradeshow takes off January 7, 2010 and we, the PhoneArena team will be reporting live from the event for fifth consecutive year, so you better stay tuned for the latest news from the cell phone world. There is still enough time to prepare as the eagerly anticipated date draws near, but the official information on what we are to expect at the event is, however, still sketchy at best - Synaptics will showcase its concept cell phone called the Fuse, Sprint and LG are planning to bring joy to the lives of many by introducing a brand new device and not last, the manufacturer intends to announce three new handsets that allow for digital TV. At the time of this piece of news, there are still no rumors on what´s in store at CES 2010, but there are lots of unofficial details on handsets that, sooner or later, should be introduced to the general public. We have compiled pretty much everything we know about them here and do hope to get to see many of these devices at the upcoming event.
Verizon:
The HTC Passion – the rumor has it this is the CDMA version of the HTC Nexus One (also known as the Google Phone) and unofficial details about it just keep coming in by dribs and drabs. The latest leaked information on the Nexus One indicates that Google will most probably introduce the handset January 5. We do hope to see it at the exhibition and possibly, unearth further details on its CDMA version.
The Palm Pre Plus is the second most intriguing handset that we cherish hopes to see at the exhibition. There is still absolutely no information on the differences between the new device and the original Pre.
Version of the Palm Pixi codenamed P121EEW already passed FCC testing about two weeks ago and that was when the first speculations that it would roll out through Verizon sprang to life. According to the latest information, the carrier has already ordered 600,000 units.
The Motorola Devour A555 (also known as the Calgary) is the fourth device that we dearly hope to get our hands on at CES 2010 and something tells us we will probably see it with the logo of Big Red on it. The alleged junior sibling of the DROID is expected to feature 3MP camera, Android 2.1 and run the MOTOBLUR interface.
The BlackBerry Essex 9650 (most probably the Tour2) - a picture of the handset with Verizon´s logo on it has already been leaked on the Internet and the rumor goes the major difference to the original Tour is the presence of a Wi-Fi module.
The LG VS750 is the last device on the list of handsets that we think are likely to show up at the fair. One of our trusted tipsters dropped a word in our ears that actually, this is going to be the first LG-made smartphone to roll out through Verizon. Supposedly, the handset is a CDMA/GSM hybrid based on Windows Mobile 6.5.
AT&T:
The Motorola Backflip (also known as the Motus and Enzo) – leaked pictures of the cell phone have revealed that AT&T is laying plans to add it to their product catalogue, although it´s still anybody´s guess when this is to happen. Who said CES?
The HTC Hero is yet another Android-based handset that is, allegedly, to be released by the same carrier. One of our devoted tipsters mentioned certain details on the matter some time ago, but we are still waiting to see if the rumor speaks true.
The Acer Liquid А1 has passed FCC testing running on 3G frequencies compatible with AT&T´s network, which added fuel to the fire and caused quite a few tongues to wag. We do know that Acer has been preparing to invade the American cell phone market and frankly, we see absolutely no reason why the manufacturer shouldn´t be cooperating with AT&T.
Sprint:
The LG Lotus 2 LX610 (also known as the LG Lotus Elite) – we have already mentioned that we expect Sprint and LG to introduce a stylish handset at the event. Keeping the leaked images of the LX610 in mind (well, you´re probably right the device doesn´t exactly look outlandishly dainty) and given the first Lotus was actually dubbed a fashionable and refined handset, we bet our money on the LX610.
The LG LS680 planted itself into recent rumors after it got spotted in Sprint´s internal database. No pictures showing what the handset looks like have been leaked to date, but allegedly, the cell phone will be based on Android.
The Motorola Opus One has not been officially announced yet, but a good and truly inventive guy managed to nick a unit and released several videos of the device. Initial rumors indicated the Opus One would be an iDEN handset and the fact makes us think the cell phone will be sheltered by Sprint.
The BlackBerry Essex 9650 (most probably the Tour2) has already been caught by the cameras with Sprint´s and then Verizon´s logo on it. This didn´t come as a surprise really, given the original Tour is on sale via both carriers.
T-Mobile:
The HTC Nexus One is, hands down, the most eagerly and incessantly discussed handset of the month. According to the latest information, the Android-based cell phone will become available January 5... to a select few only. The rumor has it, however, the device is hitting the shelves via T-Mobile soon. We just hope the shroud of mystery and speculations surrounding the HTC Nexus One will finally get unravelled at CES 2010.
The HTC HD2 recently appeared on YouTube with the logo of T-Mobile USA on it, although the name of the carrier had been spotted in a leaked ROM earlier. Ultimately, we believe there is a pretty good chance of the handset turning up at CES 2010.
The Samsung SGH-T949 – the word has it this is the American version of the Jet S8000 and we still think it´s one of the best feature phones we have seen to date. Unfortunately, there are no pictures to confirm the rumors, but we do hope to see the SGH-T949 at Samsung´s stall and take a whole lot of images of the mysterious device.
Misc:
Aside from speculations about the afore-mentioned handsets, there are several devices that appear unrelated to any carrier.
The Motorola Sholes Tablet is the first in this category. We guess this is not the official name of the cell phone... case in point, the DROID. Information on the so-called Sholes Tablet has already been leaked on several occasions and the rumor has it the device is virtually identical to the DROID, with the only difference being the Sholes Tablet lacks hardware QWERTY keyboard. Moreover, Motorola is expected to finally introduce its own online application store, called SHOP4APPS... Truth be told, the leaked details on the upcoming launch came from the manufacturer itself…
The BlackBerry Stratus 9100 (supposedly the Pearl2) has failed to remain under cover and got covertly snapped by a furtive secret agent... on several occasions. Moreover and as the pictures reveal, the 9100 will come with 3G support.
The Dell Mini 3i is the last device on our list of handsets we expect to see at the exhibition. Michael Dell has recently stated that his company intends to take on the American cell phone market by introducing an Android-based device in 2010. Can anyone think of a better place for the company to get the show on the road other than CES 2010?
Verizon:
The HTC Passion – the rumor has it this is the CDMA version of the HTC Nexus One (also known as the Google Phone) and unofficial details about it just keep coming in by dribs and drabs. The latest leaked information on the Nexus One indicates that Google will most probably introduce the handset January 5. We do hope to see it at the exhibition and possibly, unearth further details on its CDMA version.
The Palm Pre Plus is the second most intriguing handset that we cherish hopes to see at the exhibition. There is still absolutely no information on the differences between the new device and the original Pre.
Version of the Palm Pixi codenamed P121EEW already passed FCC testing about two weeks ago and that was when the first speculations that it would roll out through Verizon sprang to life. According to the latest information, the carrier has already ordered 600,000 units.
The Motorola Devour A555 (also known as the Calgary) is the fourth device that we dearly hope to get our hands on at CES 2010 and something tells us we will probably see it with the logo of Big Red on it. The alleged junior sibling of the DROID is expected to feature 3MP camera, Android 2.1 and run the MOTOBLUR interface.
The BlackBerry Essex 9650 (most probably the Tour2) - a picture of the handset with Verizon´s logo on it has already been leaked on the Internet and the rumor goes the major difference to the original Tour is the presence of a Wi-Fi module.
The LG VS750 is the last device on the list of handsets that we think are likely to show up at the fair. One of our trusted tipsters dropped a word in our ears that actually, this is going to be the first LG-made smartphone to roll out through Verizon. Supposedly, the handset is a CDMA/GSM hybrid based on Windows Mobile 6.5.
AT&T:
The Motorola Backflip (also known as the Motus and Enzo) – leaked pictures of the cell phone have revealed that AT&T is laying plans to add it to their product catalogue, although it´s still anybody´s guess when this is to happen. Who said CES?
The HTC Hero is yet another Android-based handset that is, allegedly, to be released by the same carrier. One of our devoted tipsters mentioned certain details on the matter some time ago, but we are still waiting to see if the rumor speaks true.
The Acer Liquid А1 has passed FCC testing running on 3G frequencies compatible with AT&T´s network, which added fuel to the fire and caused quite a few tongues to wag. We do know that Acer has been preparing to invade the American cell phone market and frankly, we see absolutely no reason why the manufacturer shouldn´t be cooperating with AT&T.
Sprint:
The LG Lotus 2 LX610 (also known as the LG Lotus Elite) – we have already mentioned that we expect Sprint and LG to introduce a stylish handset at the event. Keeping the leaked images of the LX610 in mind (well, you´re probably right the device doesn´t exactly look outlandishly dainty) and given the first Lotus was actually dubbed a fashionable and refined handset, we bet our money on the LX610.
The LG LS680 planted itself into recent rumors after it got spotted in Sprint´s internal database. No pictures showing what the handset looks like have been leaked to date, but allegedly, the cell phone will be based on Android.
The Motorola Opus One has not been officially announced yet, but a good and truly inventive guy managed to nick a unit and released several videos of the device. Initial rumors indicated the Opus One would be an iDEN handset and the fact makes us think the cell phone will be sheltered by Sprint.
The BlackBerry Essex 9650 (most probably the Tour2) has already been caught by the cameras with Sprint´s and then Verizon´s logo on it. This didn´t come as a surprise really, given the original Tour is on sale via both carriers.
T-Mobile:
The HTC Nexus One is, hands down, the most eagerly and incessantly discussed handset of the month. According to the latest information, the Android-based cell phone will become available January 5... to a select few only. The rumor has it, however, the device is hitting the shelves via T-Mobile soon. We just hope the shroud of mystery and speculations surrounding the HTC Nexus One will finally get unravelled at CES 2010.
The HTC HD2 recently appeared on YouTube with the logo of T-Mobile USA on it, although the name of the carrier had been spotted in a leaked ROM earlier. Ultimately, we believe there is a pretty good chance of the handset turning up at CES 2010.
The Samsung SGH-T949 – the word has it this is the American version of the Jet S8000 and we still think it´s one of the best feature phones we have seen to date. Unfortunately, there are no pictures to confirm the rumors, but we do hope to see the SGH-T949 at Samsung´s stall and take a whole lot of images of the mysterious device.
Misc:
Aside from speculations about the afore-mentioned handsets, there are several devices that appear unrelated to any carrier.
The Motorola Sholes Tablet is the first in this category. We guess this is not the official name of the cell phone... case in point, the DROID. Information on the so-called Sholes Tablet has already been leaked on several occasions and the rumor has it the device is virtually identical to the DROID, with the only difference being the Sholes Tablet lacks hardware QWERTY keyboard. Moreover, Motorola is expected to finally introduce its own online application store, called SHOP4APPS... Truth be told, the leaked details on the upcoming launch came from the manufacturer itself…
The BlackBerry Stratus 9100 (supposedly the Pearl2) has failed to remain under cover and got covertly snapped by a furtive secret agent... on several occasions. Moreover and as the pictures reveal, the 9100 will come with 3G support.
The Dell Mini 3i is the last device on our list of handsets we expect to see at the exhibition. Michael Dell has recently stated that his company intends to take on the American cell phone market by introducing an Android-based device in 2010. Can anyone think of a better place for the company to get the show on the road other than CES 2010?
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