Recently Verizon and Skype teamed up, so we all figured the next thing in store was a Video Chat Device. Well, here it is. The Vphone.
The Vphone presented by Saygus is a full QWERTY slider running Android OS. It’s packed with a Marvell PXA 310 processor with a clock frequency of 800 MHz and is designed to work in networks of CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev. The screen is 3.5″ WVGA, with 512 RAM and 512 ROM. It’s also powered by a 1500 mAh battery. The Vphone also includes stereo bluetooth, wifi, and a FM radio. It will be shipped out with Android 1.6. Release date on this device is still unknown, as well as price.
For a video chat device, I’m surprised that it’s not built with a Snapdragon 1GHz or even a Dual Core Processor, like the HD2.
The idea of the device, is to communicate via video using Skype software on the Verizon network. This will be the first device to host such features, and it will be a good step up move for Verizon after the release of the Droid. It makes us Android users proud to see Android as the chosen OS for the Vphone.
Here are some Specs for you guys.
- Processor: Marvell PXA 310 800 MHz
- Operating System: Android
- Memory: 512 MB ROM, 256 MB SDRAM, SDHC memory card to 16 GB
- Dimensions: 116.5 59.5 x 20.3 mm
- Screen: 3.5-inch capacitive with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels
- Network: CDMA2000 EV-DO REV A
- Communication capabilities: WiFi 802.11b / g and Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR with A2DP
- Camera: 5 megapixel main camera with autofocus and flash
- Front camera: VGA-camera with built-in microphone
- Supported audio formats: MP3, MIDI, AAC, AAC +, AMR-NB, AMR-WB
- Supported video formats: MPEG2, MPEG4, H.263, H.264
- Battery: Li-Po 1500 mAh
- Hours Talk Time: Up to 7 hours
- Hours of standby time: up to 250 hours
- Hours videoconference: up to 4 hours
- GPS-module: with A-GPS E911
- Accelerometer
- Digital Compass
- USB: USB 2.0 OTG / USB Mass Storage
- FM-radio
- Other possibilities: Document viewer, file manager, web browser, calculator, Email, Instant Messenger, Recorder / Voice Notes, Alarm clock, Calendar
What do you guys think about a device with video communications built in? And on Verizon’s network? Let us here at AndroidSPIN and leave a comment.
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does this mean skype will finally have a full-fledged product for android?
does this mean skype will finally have a full-fledged product for android?
does this mean skype will finally have a full-fledged product for android?
does this mean skype will finally have a full-fledged product for android?
does this mean skype will finally have a full-fledged product for android?
OMG. This phone actually looks good. I want it but I don’t have Verizon
. WHY CANT MOTOROLA MAKE PHONES LIKE THESE FOR TMOBILE? The Cliq is not fast enough for me. 800MHz + QWERTY + Front Facing Camera = Really Interesting Device. Note how I didn’t say Really Great Device because I don’t know how feasible video chat would be (that’s what I’m assuming they’re aiming towardS) without wifi.
It says it does have wi-fi actually.
What I want to know is why is it running Android 1.6 rather than 2.0 or 2.1 and it seems like a video chat device would want to use the fastest hardware availalbe…
You mean software =p. I’m surprised to, I’m sure an OTA update will be launched after the device is. I’m more shocked its only cloking at 800MHz. For a video chat device, it seems it would need a little more speed.
You mean software =p. I’m surprised to, I’m sure an OTA update will be launched after the device is. I’m more shocked its only cloking at 800MHz. For a video chat device, it seems it would need a little more speed.
You mean software =p. I’m surprised to, I’m sure an OTA update will be launched after the device is. I’m more shocked its only cloking at 800MHz. For a video chat device, it seems it would need a little more speed.
You mean software =p. I’m surprised to, I’m sure an OTA update will be launched after the device is. I’m more shocked its only cloking at 800MHz. For a video chat device, it seems it would need a little more speed.
No no no, that’s not what I meant. Sorry for the confusion but I was saying that I don’t think video chat would be feasible on anything but WiFi and WiFi is still not accessible EVERYWHERE 3G/EDGE is (which would not have enough speed to allow video conferencing). I do agree with you about the 1.6 version being stock. I don’t see why manufacturers are putting on 1.6 when they can easily put 2.0 at least.
No no no, that’s not what I meant. Sorry for the confusion but I was saying that I don’t think video chat would be feasible on anything but WiFi and WiFi is still not accessible EVERYWHERE 3G/EDGE is (which would not have enough speed to allow video conferencing). I do agree with you about the 1.6 version being stock. I don’t see why manufacturers are putting on 1.6 when they can easily put 2.0 at least.
No no no, that’s not what I meant. Sorry for the confusion but I was saying that I don’t think video chat would be feasible on anything but WiFi and WiFi is still not accessible EVERYWHERE 3G/EDGE is (which would not have enough speed to allow video conferencing). I do agree with you about the 1.6 version being stock. I don’t see why manufacturers are putting on 1.6 when they can easily put 2.0 at least.
No no no, that’s not what I meant. Sorry for the confusion but I was saying that I don’t think video chat would be feasible on anything but WiFi and WiFi is still not accessible EVERYWHERE 3G/EDGE is (which would not have enough speed to allow video conferencing). I do agree with you about the 1.6 version being stock. I don’t see why manufacturers are putting on 1.6 when they can easily put 2.0 at least.
It says it does have wi-fi actually.
What I want to know is why is it running Android 1.6 rather than 2.0 or 2.1 and it seems like a video chat device would want to use the fastest hardware availalbe…
It says it does have wi-fi actually.
What I want to know is why is it running Android 1.6 rather than 2.0 or 2.1 and it seems like a video chat device would want to use the fastest hardware availalbe…
It says it does have wi-fi actually.
What I want to know is why is it running Android 1.6 rather than 2.0 or 2.1 and it seems like a video chat device would want to use the fastest hardware availalbe…
OMG. This phone actually looks good. I want it but I don’t have Verizon
. WHY CANT MOTOROLA MAKE PHONES LIKE THESE FOR TMOBILE? The Cliq is not fast enough for me. 800MHz + QWERTY + Front Facing Camera = Really Interesting Device. Note how I didn’t say Really Great Device because I don’t know how feasible video chat would be (that’s what I’m assuming they’re aiming towardS) without wifi.
It says it does have wi-fi actually.
What I want to know is why is it running Android 1.6 rather than 2.0 or 2.1 and it seems like a video chat device would want to use the fastest hardware availalbe…
You mean software =p. I’m surprised to, I’m sure an OTA update will be launched after the device is. I’m more shocked its only cloking at 800MHz. For a video chat device, it seems it would need a little more speed.
No no no, that’s not what I meant. Sorry for the confusion but I was saying that I don’t think video chat would be feasible on anything but WiFi and WiFi is still not accessible EVERYWHERE 3G/EDGE is (which would not have enough speed to allow video conferencing). I do agree with you about the 1.6 version being stock. I don’t see why manufacturers are putting on 1.6 when they can easily put 2.0 at least.
To all the uniformed this phone can make video calls over all 3 WIFI,3G,EDGE.Seen it done.That is why this phone is unique from all the rest and quite under rated and appreciated in my eyes.From what I have heard from Saygus it will not be sold directly but it will be fully compatible with Verizons frequencies.That means that it will be sold just like the Nexus One, andGeeksPhone. Hopefully though that will change because this phone should be in many a fans and faithful Androiddicts hands.I know I will have it,how about you?
To all the uniformed this phone can make video calls over all 3 WIFI,3G,EDGE.Seen it done.That is why this phone is unique from all the rest and quite under rated and appreciated in my eyes.From what I have heard from Saygus it will not be sold directly but it will be fully compatible with Verizons frequencies.That means that it will be sold just like the Nexus One, andGeeksPhone. Hopefully though that will change because this phone should be in many a fans and faithful Androiddicts hands.I know I will have it,how about you?
To all the uniformed this phone can make video calls over all 3 WIFI,3G,EDGE.Seen it done.That is why this phone is unique from all the rest and quite under rated and appreciated in my eyes.From what I have heard from Saygus it will not be sold directly but it will be fully compatible with Verizons frequencies.That means that it will be sold just like the Nexus One, andGeeksPhone. Hopefully though that will change because this phone should be in many a fans and faithful Androiddicts hands.I know I will have it,how about you?
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This phone certainly looks great. However, if it’s so great, why isn’t it running with Android 2.1 instead of the inferior 1.6!
This phone certainly looks great. However, if it’s so great, why isn’t it running with Android 2.1 instead of the inferior 1.6!
This phone certainly looks great. However, if it’s so great, why isn’t it running with Android 2.1 instead of the inferior 1.6!
This phone certainly looks great. However, if it’s so great, why isn’t it running with Android 2.1 instead of the inferior 1.6!
This phone certainly looks great. However, if it’s so great, why isn’t it running with Android 2.1 instead of the inferior 1.6!
Looks and sounds like this phone is going to be an amazing new competitor against all of the giant companies! It is going to be really exciting to see how well this phone will be received in the technological world!