Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Meizu CEO: M8 3G launch pushed, original M8 getting Windows Phone apps (maybe)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/meizu-ceo-m8-3g-launch-pushed-original-m8-getting-windows-phon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/meizu-ceo-m8-3g-launch-pushed-original-m8-getting-windows-phon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/meizu-ceo-m8-3g-launch-pushed-original-m8-getting-windows-phon/#comments In his latest routine forum visit, Meizu CEO Jack Wong dropped a couple of teasers about what's coming up in his fancy Zhuhai-based factory. First is that the M8 3G will need at least another six months to brew, which is slightly off the March release date we last heard. Initial versions will pack W-CDMA (aka, UMTS) and China's own TD-SCDMA radios, then maybe a CDMA version whenever Jack's ready to pay "premium license fees" to enter the "narrow international market [of EV-DO]." Next up is word that apparently the infamous Windows CE-based M8 may get a dose of Windows Phone apps in a future firmware update, courtesy of "a project that Microsoft is working on." Sure, it all sounds great, but given Meizu's record of underestimating the complexities of manufacturing mobile phones, we'll believe it when we see it.

Meizu CEO: M8 3G launch pushed, original M8 getting Windows Phone apps (maybe) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonej. wongJ.Wongjack wongJackWongm8m8 3gM83gmeizumeizu m8meizu m8 3gMeizuM8MeizuM83gmobile phonewindows cewindows mobilewindows phoneWindowsCeWindowsMobileWindowsPhoneMon, 04 Jan 2010 11:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Meizu CEO: current M8 upgradeable to 3G, estimated cost about $190 to $220]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/21/meizo-ceo-current-m8-upgradeable-to-3g-estimated-cost-about/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/21/meizo-ceo-current-m8-upgradeable-to-3g-estimated-cost-about/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/21/meizo-ceo-current-m8-upgradeable-to-3g-estimated-cost-about/#comments We know, we know, it's gonna be awfully hard to part with the comfort of your current beloved Meizu M8, but trust us, change can be good. We've already heard reports of an Android-centric UI refresh, and now company CEO J. Wong has chimed in to outline a tentative upgrade plan for the upcoming M8 3G. Current users of the eerily familiar 8GB / 16GB device will need to pay approximately 1,300 RMB to 1,500 RMB (translation: about $190 to $200 US) for next year's model. Oddly enough, despite these estimates, he's not confirming any market selling price. Wong also adds the screen size has been expanded from the initially planned 3.54 inches diagonal to 3.6, with same 720 x 480 resolution. Keep saving your pennies, last we heard launch date was still (lightly) penciled in for March 2010.

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Meizu CEO: current M8 upgradeable to 3G, estimated cost about $190 to $220 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Meizu CEO: current M8 upgradeable to 3G, estimated cost about $190 to $220 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That little phone thing that Apple maybe-probably has planned for Monday? Yeah -- totally pales in comparison to what Meizu has up its sleeves. The long (long!) awaited M8 3G has finally been detailed, and the full specifications list is now available for your perusal. We're seeing TD-SCDMA and WCDMA radios, an 800MHz or 1GHz Samsung processor, 3.54-inch display (with a staggering 720 x 480 resolution), USB 2.0 connectivity, 8GB or 16GB of flash storage, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and of course, the infamous Meizu OS. There's also support for Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, multi-touch, a light sensor and tilt sensing. Go ahead and mark your iCals, folks, 'cause this one's got a rock-solid "planned" release date of March 2010. Where's the time machine when you really need, it?

[Via PMP Today]

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Meizu M8 3G gets full specifications list, "planned" March 2010 release date originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That little phone thing that Apple maybe-probably has planned for Monday? Yeah -- totally pales in comparison to what Meizu has up its sleeves. The long (long!) awaited M8 3G has finally been detailed, and the full specifications list is now available for your perusal. We're seeing TD-SCDMA and WCDMA radios, an 800MHz or 1GHz Samsung processor, 3.54-inch display (with a staggering 720 x 480 resolution), USB 2.0 connectivity, 8GB or 16GB of flash storage, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and of course, the infamous Meizu OS. There's also support for Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, multi-touch, a light sensor and tilt sensing. Go ahead and mark your iCals, folks, 'cause this one's got a rock-solid "planned" release date of March 2010. Where's the time machine when you really need, it?

[Via PMP Today]

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Meizu M8 3G gets full specifications list, "planned" March 2010 release date originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Meizu Me, thanks nice2know]

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Meizu releasing upgraded M8 versions with 3G and big cams? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 May 2009 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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