T-Mobile's HSPA+ mobile hotspot set to launch April 13th, suggest rumors

Intel gathered by blog TmoNews suggests that T-Mobile's HSPA+, 4G mobile hotspot will be released this Wednesday, April 13th. First seen at CTIA last month, the hostspot will provide connectivity for up to five Wi-Fi enabled device's on the company's wireless network. While we don't know which HSPA+ radio the device will be packing - 21Mbps or 42Mbps - we do know that it will have a built-in VPN client and “optional SMS” support. We snapped a few images of the little, partially-green, Internet throwing machine (that wouldn't power on) on the CTIA showroom floor. Have a look for yourself.

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T-Mobile UK Offers Pulse Mini Android Smartphone For Just 19.99 GBP On PAYG

T-Mobile UK is currently offering you the Pulse Mini Android smartphone (Pink) for just 19.99 GBP (about $33) on Pay As You Go scheme. To refresh your memory, the handset packs a 2.8-inch QVGA display, a 600MHz processor, a 3.2-megapixel camera with a built-in LED flash, a 300MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, GPS, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, a 1150mAh battery and runs on Android 2.1 OS. Interested?

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T-Mobile G2X can be yours for $799 on eBay

Scalpers and touts have always been around since the beginning of mankind – remember how Jacob managed to convince Esau to part with his birthright over a bowl of lentil stew? That must be some stew for sure. How about WWDC 2011 tickets going for $4,000 as another example? The T-Mobile G2X is not exempt either from such a ridiculous price point, where it is going for $799 over at eBay, and we do wonder who would fork out that kind of crazy money considering the real deal will be arriving in 10 days' time, and for $199.99 after a mail-in rebate on a 2-year contract. Of course, it is interesting to note that the individual who put the G2X up for sale did not block the IMEI and identifying information of the device, so could it be an employee who put it up without thinking too much about the consequences of such an action? Clearly this is a case where being patient pays off in 600 different dollar bills.

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T-Mobile G2X dual-core Android phone officially announced. First to come pre-loaded with Tegra Zone.

The T-Mobile version of the Optimus 2X by LG was rumored to be coming and was even spotted in a picture as booths were being set up at CTIA. Well it has now been officially announced with the name G2X which was recently leaked as well. This will be T-Mobile's first dual-core Android phone and also the first to come pre-loaded with nVidia's Tegra Zone app.

In case you are unaware of what Tegra Zone is, this is an app by nVidia that acts as a marketplace for Tegra 2 (and beyond) optimized games to make them much easier to find. It also offers reviews from sites (like ours) right in the description, gameplay videos and other great features you can check out before making a purchase. When you do make a purchase, it will use Google Checkout so no need to sign up for some other payment system if you already have a Checkout account.

T-Mobile G2X Specs recap:

• Tegra 2 dual-core chip
• 4" screen
• Front and Rear cameras
• 1080p HD video capture and playback
• 4G and WiFI

Basically all the specs of the Optimus 2X are the ones for the G2X since it is the same phone. The only difference so far is that it will be coming pre-loaded with the Tegra Zone application. Also instead of any sort of skin running over Android, it'll be running stock Android 2.3. You can expect the G2X to be available sometime mid-April (rumors put it at April 20th).

If you're on T-Mobile this would be one phone to seriously consider getting if you plan to play any heavy graphical games.

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Dell Venue Pro (T-Mobile)

Most Windows Phone 7 devices are almost identical when it comes to software, but there certainly isn't a lack of hardware variety. So far we've seen an ultra-light slab phone (Samsung Focus), one with a slide-out speaker (HTC Surround), a big-screen monster with a kickstand (HTC HD7), and a Motorola Droid-style slider (LG Quantum). The Dell Venue Pro ($99 on contract with T-Mobile) adds yet another variation to the mix: a vertical slider design that's easily one of the most beautiful gadgets the company has made. With its ultra-bright AMOLED screen and plump backlit keyboard, the Venue Pro gives Microsoft's slick and highly customizable OS an executive-class sheen. Keep on reading to find out if this hardware-software combo has what it takes to stand out.

Design

After picking up the Dell Venue Pro we could immediately tell that its design is a cut above most smart phones. From the rubberized top and bottom to the chrome accents on the sides to the subtly curved Gorilla Glass display, this device screams luxury. We especially like the attention to detail, such as the textured diamond pattern on the black back cover. This pattern changes to silver on the top half of the phone when slid up.

The top half of the Venue Pro houses a headphone jack on the left and the power button on the right, which is not only recessed but positioned on a downward slope. This makes waking the phone unnecessarily difficult. Two large silver volume buttons and a camera button line the right side, and on the bottom you'll find stereo speakers and the microUSB port.

While the Venue Pro's heft is a telltale sign of its high quality, its presence was felt in our pocket. Measuring 4.8 x 2.5 x 0.6 inches and weighing 6.8 ounces, this smart phone has the same thickness but weighs much more than the LG Quantum (6.2 ounces), which also has a slide-out keyboard. The HTC HD7, which has a larger but inferior 4.3-inch display, weighs 5.7 ounces. The Samsung Focus, which has a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen but no keyboard, only weighs 4.1 ounces.

Display

Another major selling point of the Venue Pro is its gorgeous 4.1-inch AMOLED display (800 x 480 pixels). As with the Samsung Focus, colors are quite rich and contrast is sky high, which makes everything from photos and videos to the tiled interface really pop. The curved display limits viewing angles somewhat, but they're still better than the HD7.

Keyboard

The Venue Pro smoothly slides open to reveal the keyboard, which ends with a satisfying click. As far as sliders go, this is one of the better layouts we've laid our thumbs on. While packed tightly together, the evenly backlit keys are plump enough to provide satisfying tactile feedback, beating out the BlackBerry Torch. We appreciate the dedicated .com key, but we'd also prefer a dedicated @ key instead of having to press FN first. This could easily replace the marginally useful emoticon shortcut key.

In our testing we banged out e-mail replies fairly quickly and accurately using the physical QWERTY, but Windows Phone 7 benefits from one of the best touch keyboards around. We typed faster when using just the display, even though we made a few more errors. You'll have to really like physical keys to justify carrying around the Venue Pro's extra weight.

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HTC HD7 Windows Phone (T-Mobile) Review

One of the world's first smartphones using the Windows Phone 7 operating system, the HTC HD7 for T-Mobile pairs rich mobile multimedia features with a 4.3-inch touch display--the largest screen available on a Windows Phone in the U.S. Its size not only gives you an extra-large virtual keyboard, but also allows you to enjoy your favorite videos and movies in cinematic style. It's also powered by a blazing-fast Qualcomm 1 GHz Snapdragon processor for a fast mobile data experience.

Product Description

1. Fast 3G connectivity via T-Mobile's HSDPA/UMTS network. (1700/2100 MHz bands,UMTS/HSDPA; see more about T-Mobile's 3G service below)
2. Windows Phone 7 operating system
3. 4.3-inch touchscreen display (480 x 800 pixels, 16 million colors) includes light and proximity sensors.
4. Full QWERTY virtual keyboard
5. 5-megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash gives you a brighter light source for taking photos in less-than-ideal lighting situations.
6. HD video capture capabilities (720p)
7. Digital media player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ music formats and MPEG4 video.
8. Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
9. Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
10. GPS navigation with access to turn-by-turn navigation from TeleNav GPS Navigator
11. 16 GB internal memory
12. Text (SMS) and picture/video (MMS) messaging
13. Access to popular instant messaging services
14. Access to personal and work e-mail (supports Microsoft Exchange corporate e-mail)
15. MicroUSB port (2.0)
16. 3.5mm headphone jack

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