Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Note, a Phone-Tablet which features a 5.3″ HD Super Amoled display, 1.4 GHz Dual Core processor, 8MP Camera with LED flash, 2500mah battery and a “stylus”. This is one hell of a phone and because of the huge 5.3” WXGA (1280 x 800, 285 PPI) screen I’m not sure whether to categorize it as a phone or a tablet.

Samsung has introduced a S-Pen stylus which adds-on to its multi-input capabilities as it promises precise and faster pen-like writing while on the go. You can use it to write notes, crop photos, make drawings and so on. The stylus do make me feel like going back to the Windows Mobile era again though.

Check out the videos after the jump.

Samsung just released a few interactive videos to showcase Samsung Galaxy Note capabilities.

HTC is announcing an affordable and reduced suggested retail price for selected handhelds allowing everyone to enjoy the best in mobile experience. The selected handhelds are:

Now that’s a big drop considering the original price for the HTC Sensation was RM2199. If you are looking for a HTC phone now is the best time to get it.

Press release as follows.

HTC ANNOUNCES HANDHELDS PRICE REVISION

Malaysia – 21 October, 2011 – As part our philosophy of providing innovative and powerful handhelds to all. HTC is announcing an affordable and reducedsuggested retail price for selected handhelds allowing everyone to enjoy the best in mobile experience.

The revised prices will take effect immediately.

 

 

Model

New Retail Price

HTC Wildfire S Surf the web in style with multi-window browsing, pinch to zoom with auto text reflow, and Flash video support. The HTC Wildfire S lets you take great shots with the 5 MP camera with flash, tag your friends in the pictures and instantly post them to social networks for all to enjoy. Explore thousands of apps on Android Market™ and send your favorite ones to friends – so everyone can get in on the fun. The HTC Wildfire S will be available in stunning shades of ‘Bloom Pink’, ‘Silver White’ and ‘Dark Gray’.

RM 899

 

 

 

Model	New Recommended Retail Price
HTC ChaCha The HTC ChaCha lets you share music, photos, your location and status updates in just one touch via a dedicated Facebook® share button. With integrated Facebook chat, catch-up with your friends whenever you like. With a dedicated QWERTY keyboard featuring well balanced raised keys the HTC ChaCha lets send out your messages superfast. The new HTC ChaCha comes in stunning shades of Modern White, Phantom Black and Amethyst Purple.	RM 799
HTC Salsa With HTC Salsa you can instantly share photos, videos and more to your close ones, with a dedicated Facebook® share button. With integrated Facebook chat, the HTC Salsa lets catch-up with your friends whenever you like. Facebook widgets keep you up to speed by showing your friends’ latest status updates. Plus, the calendar updates you with upcoming birthdays and events.	RM 999
Model	New Recommended Retail Price
HTC Sensation Want to be entertained like never before? Movies and videos look great with a stunning qHD display, and they sound crystal clear with Hi-Fi audio technology. The HTC Sensation also includes an immersive HTC Sense experience making this phone easy-to-use and a top entertainer. The premium design, complete with contoured glass edging, feels great in your hand. The HTC Sensation is a multimedia superphone.	RM 1,799

HTC launched the EVO 3D in Malaysia 2 weeks ago. The EVO 3D is the first QHD 3D display phone from HTC running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread which features a 4.3-inch display and a powerful 1.2 GHz QualcommSnapdragon dual-core processor. HTC EVO 3D also features dual 5 megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both high-quality conventional and stunning 3D images and videos, opening up new frontiers for user-generated content, social networking and streaming video.

This phone was launched in the US months ago and was one of the first smartphones using a dual-core processor and also a 3D display without the use of 3D glasses. You can get it from HTC retailers at the retail price of RM2199 or wait for the cheaper package from Digi.

Press release and specifications as follows.

HTC INTRODUCES THE FIRST GLASSES-FREE DEVICE WITH QHD 3D DISPLAY – HTC EVO 3D

HTC pushes the limits of innovation with their first 3D-enabled multimedia features on the HTC EVO 3D

 

Malaysia – 23 August, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled the HTC EVO 3D, taking the mobile multimedia experience to a new level, providing the ability to capture and not only view in 3D through a brilliant high-defintion display, but also share at fast speeds, offering consumers the ultimate glasses-free 3D experience.

Built with the Gingerbread (2.3) version of Android™, HTC EVO 3D features HTC’s first qHD 3D 4.3-inch display and a powerful 1.2 GHz QualcommSnapdragon dual-core processor. HTC EVO 3D also features dual 5 megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both high-quality conventional and stunning 3D images and videos, opening up new frontiers for user-generated content, social networking and streaming video.

As 3D has become more sought-after in both movie theaters and family rooms, the ability to enjoy 3D on a wireless phone – 3D glasses-free – will change the way customers interact with their devices. According to The NPD Group’s 3D 360° Monitor (September 2010), consumers show a high degree of interest in working with personal media in 3D (with one-third saying they would like to take photos in 3D). For details, visit http://www.3dmarkettrends.com.

The countless ways customers benefit from HTC EVO 3D’s dynamic ability to capture and playback video in 3D include:

• Real estate agents can create and share 3D virtual tours of homes that let out-of-town buyers “walk through” the house and truly experience the listings before they can see them live;
• 3D mapping of terrain will help build new and exciting features for navigation, and hikers will be able to get aerial views of the topography of rivers and mountains while in the backcountry; and
• Families can “relive” the excitement of their vacation and feel like they are there again.

“At HTC, we believe in offering a wide portfolio of beautifully designed, powerful and highly customizable devices for our customers, and the HTC EVO 3D does just that,” said Lennard Hoornik, President of HTC South Asia Pacific. “As HTC continues to push the limits of innovation, we are looking forward to delivering the HTC EVO 3D to our customers this year.”

According to ABI Research (Dec. 20, 2010) mobile 3D devices will be driven by three key applications: creation of user-generated 3D content by integrated video and still cameras, playback of 3D content and 3D gaming. It also anticipates that mobile devices may turn out to be the most successful form factor towards bringing 3D technology into mainstream markets.

With integrated 3D HD (720p) video capture and the latest version of the acclaimed HTC Sense experience, HTC EVO 3D makes it possible to become part of the action and then easily and seamlessly post high-quality video to YouTube™ or Facebook, or share moments in real time over the Internet live. Its integrated DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) capability makes it fast and easy to share stored music, pictures and user-generated HD video wirelessly with other DLNA-certified^® home electronics, including HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, printers and more. Using an HDMI cable (sold separately) makes it possible to also share user-created 3D video content via a 3D TV.

Additional key features of HTC EVO 3D include:

• 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
• 3GMobileHotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
• Android Market™ for access to more than 200,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
• Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube™
• Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync^®), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging
• 1GB Usable memory/1GB RAM
• microSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card)
• Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n
• Stereo Bluetooth^®
• Integrated GPS
• 1730 mAh Lithium-ion battery

Pre-packed With a Suite of Multimedia Entertainment Features

Packing the HTC EVO 3D with a whole library of multimedia entertainment that will keep you at the edge of your seat for hours with not only a recently released action-packed blockbuster, The Green Hornet™ 3D Movie  (limited stocks available) but also the latest instalments of chartbuster games, Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD, Need for Speed™ SHIFT and  The Sims™3.

Availability
The HTC EVO 3D will be available at all authorized resellers at a suggested retail price of RM 2,199. There will also be a subsidized price package with Digi for the HTC EVO 3D.

HTC EVO 3D from HTC at a glance:

The smartphone industries is really blooming nowadays, even Fujitsu came out their first ‘Mango’ based Windows Phone 7 - Windows® Phone IS12T. The IS12T is Japan’s first water- and dust-proof smartphone featuring Windows Phone 7.5. In addition to much smoother operability compared to conventional smartphones, the device offers the highest quality camera for a smartphone with 13.2 megapixels, and 32 GB of internal memory.

Other specifications such as processor speed and memory were not revealed in the press release. No news on when will this launch in Malaysia also. Click on the image for larger view. Press release as follows.

FUJITSU INTRODUCES JAPAN’S WATER AND DUST PROOF SMARTPHONE FEATURING WINDOWS PHONE 7.5 – IS12T

 Tokyo, September 5, 2011 — KDDI Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Tanaka) and Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company (Head office: Naha, Okinawa; Representative Director and President; Hiroshi Kitagawa) will introduce “Windows Phone IS12T,” manufactured by Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications Limited (Head office: Kawasaki, Kanagawa; President: Nobuo Otani). The Windows® Phone IS12T, available after September 2011, will feature the smartphone operating system “Windows Phone 7.5,” provided by Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuyuki Higuchi; hereafter: Microsoft).

Windows® Phone IS12T is Japan’s first water- and dust-proof smartphone featuring Windows Phone 7.5. In addition to much smoother operability compared to conventional smartphones, the device offers the highest quality camera for a smartphone with 13.2 megapixels, and 32 GB of internal memory, while realizing a compact size. Users can not only read and edit Microsoft Office documents, but can also store and share data through Windows Live SkyDrive, a free-of-charge cloud service operated by Microsoft. It is an attractive smartphone employing the abundant applications and technology of Internet Explorer® 9, the latest web browser for PCs to realize Internet capabilities.

Windows Phone® IS12T is now displayed at KDDI Designing Studio in Harajuku, Tokyo, and au NAGOYA in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

The HTC Sensation is by far the most high end phone from HTC Android line. It comes with a 4.3 inch screen, 1.2GHz dual core processor, 768MB of RAM, 1GB internal storage and 8 megapixel camera. HTC had come up with a 6 minutes video to show you how awesome this phone is. Watch below.

Opps, this news seems to be 2 weeks ago but what the heck. The HTC Incredible S is packed with 4″ WVGA Super LCD (800×480 pixels), 8 megapixel rear camera with dual flash, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera with built-in video calling functionality, 1Ghz CPU, Bluetooth 2.1, 1.1GB internal storage and 768 MB of RAM. The phone will be available exclusively from Digi and available at HTC authorized resellers from end of April onwards at the price of RM1999. At this low price, this is really a good buy in my opinion.

Press release as follows.

HTC INTRODUCES HTC INCREDIBLE Sä in MALAYSIA

New smartphone combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience

MALAYSIA – 18 March, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled a new version of one of its most popular and advanced smartphones – HTC Incredible S – as part of its commitment to expanding the market for advanced smartphones while providing distinct choices in design, power and value.  The HTC Incredible S includes HTC Sense, HTC’s unique customer-focused user experience that puts people at the center by making phones work in a more simple and natural way.

“HTC developed the HTC Sense experience to bring cutting-edge innovation to our customers in simple and natural ways that just make sense – this is what HTC Incredible S represents best,” said Peter Chou, CEO  of HTC Corporation.  “These new phones offer an exhilarating mix of style, innovation and features that extend people’s mobile experience in ways that feel personal and completely original.”

 

The alluring HTC Incredible S smartphone combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience for those who dare to be different. Showing what can be achieved when engineers and designers work together to raise the bar for mobile phone design, the HTC Incredible S smartphone features a stunning, contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device. Capturing and viewing video in crystal clear High-Definition has never been so easy and a bright 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display and stereo surround sound bring a vibrant cinematic experience to the palm of your hand.

 

HTC Incredible S also takes high quality pictures with its 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and it easily enables videos, photos and music to be shared from the handset direct to a TV using DLNA® technology. Thanks to the HTC Incredible S’s front facing camera and video call functionality, users will constantly be able to chat with their friends face-to-face.

 

Availability

The HTC Incredible S will be available exclusively at all DiGi Centres and DiGi Specialised stores at a subsidized price with contract. For more details, visit the DiGi website.

Retail units will be available at all HTC authorized resellers at a suggested retail price of RM 1,999.00 from the end April onwards.

 

HTC will be launching the HTC Incredible S in Malaysia this 18th March. The Incredible S is one of the 3 phones from HTC which were announced in Mobile World Congress last month. This phone will be packed with 4″ WVGA Super LCD (800×480 pixels), 8 megapixel rear camera with dual flash, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera with built-in video calling functionality, 1Ghz CPU, Bluetooth 2.1, 1.1GB internal storage and 768 MB of RAM.

It is expected that the phone will still be running on Android Froyo 2.2 and upgrade will be available later. How much do you think it will cost? RM2199?

Another 2 new phones launched by HTC at MWC is the HTC Salsa & ChaCha. Yeap, Salsa & ChaCha. How did they come up with such names I wonder? These 2 phones comes with distinctive Facebook button at the front and both are running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread with customised HTC Sense. These are not the official Facebook phones but just smart phones which have more Facebook integrations.

The HTC Salsa comes with 3.4-inch touch screen with 480 x 320 resolution while HTC ChaCha comes with 2.6-inch touch screen with 480 x 320 resolution and a full QWERTY keyboard at the bottom. Both phones are actually identical in terms of hardware where both running on 600MHz processor with 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM expandable via microSD. Both has a VGA camera in front and a 5.0MP auto focus camera with flash at the back.

What makes it so different from other phones? HTC created the Facebook widget where you can group all your friends together, and see when anyone is online. Basically you can chat with any friends whenever you want. The dedicated Facebook button at the bottom allows you to do anything in Facebook with just one touch. Check out the videos below.

HTC announces the HTC Desire S, Wildfire S and Incredible S in Mobile World Congress which is held in Barcelona this year. All 3 new models were “upgraded” from the old line ups although it’s kinda strange that they named it with “S” at the end which sounds similar to its Korean rival Samsung.

HTC Desire S

The Desire S is built using the same machining techniques as the unibody HTC Legend, and is sculpted out of a block of aluminum. Other than that, there are not much changes. It’s got a 1Ghz Snapdragon CPU (MSM8255), 5 megapixel camera, 1.1 GB of internal storage, 768MB of RAM, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.1 radio tucked behind a 3.7″ WVGA (480×800) Display. There are nothing mentioning on whether the display is using AMOLED or SLCD technology, but I’ll assume that it should be the same as the later version of Desire which is using SLCD. The optical trackball is now removed and the hardware keys were changed  to touch sensitive ones. It’s now equipped with front camera which allows you to have video call function, assuming that it’s for 3G calls. I was expecting a dual core processor for this updated version but it just updated to the same as Desire HD’s processor though.

HTC Wildfire S

The HTC Wildfire is the smallest & cheapest phone in the HTC Android phone line. With improved 320×480 pixels display, slightly faster 600MHz, and upgraded 512MB of RAM, this phone should be on the top of the line on cheap Android phones line. Mind you that this phone is running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread as well! Hopefully the price stays as competitive as the previous Wildfire then.

HTC Incredible S

The HTC Incredible S is something rather confusing for me. HTC Incredible is the almost cloned version of the HTC Desire which is only available in the US. Yet, this updated version will be available globally and it got a 4″ WVGA Super LCD (800×480 pixels), 8 megapixel rear camera with dual flash, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera with built-in video calling functionality, 1Ghz CPU, Bluetooth 2.1, and 768 MB of RAM. It only comes with 1.1GB internal storage but what the heck, microSD slot is available to save the day.  Mind you that this phone will still be running on Android 2.2 and further update to 2.3/4 in “future”. Basically, this phone just seems like a shrinked down version of the HTC Desire HD don’t you think?

Introducing the Motorola DEFY, an Android™-powered device from Motorola. The DEFY featured a slim, pocketable full touch-screen design, powered by Android 2.1 to deliver a top-notch smartphone experience. The main selling point of the Motorola DEFY is that it’s a rugged Android device which is dust proof and water resistant. It is powered by an 800Mhz TI OMAP 361 processor with 512MB of RAM and 2GB of on board storage. Memory expansion comes in the form of microSD with the Defy capable of taking up to 32GB cards.

The touch screen is something worth to look into as it is a 3.7 capacitive touch screen with 854×480 pixel resolution which is using the Gorilla Glass. The Gorilla Glass is an unscratchable, unshatterable material which means the DEFY screen will be well protected by it. The phone’s camera is 5 megapixel with autofocus and LED flash. On the software part, the phone is running on Android 2.1 with Motoblur UI interface on top of it which provides much useful features.

Motorola DEFY will be available before Christmas 2010 at all Maxis Centres nationwide, selected Maxis Exclusive Partners and at retailers near you, at a recommended retail price of RM1,599. You may get the DEFY on contract with the pricing of RM999 for 24 months, RM1,149 for 18 months and 1,299 for 12 months with Maxis Value Plus plans. With RM600 discounts given this could be a good buy for your Christmas Gift. On the downside, you might not be able to enjoy the features of the latest Android Gingerbread anytime soon though since it is still running on Android 2.1.

Press release as follows.

Motorola Announces DEFY™ in Malaysia – a Smartphone Built to Survive your Active Lifestyle

Dust-proof, water and scratch resistant and complete with all the features of an Android™ smartphone

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 15 December 2010 – Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Motorola, Inc., today announced the launch of Motorola DEFY™ in Malaysia. DEFY is a slim, pocketable Android™ smartphone that comes equipped with advanced Web-browsing capabilities and a 3.7” high-resolution touch screen display that provides edge to edge views of your favorite photos, videos and websites.

Motorola DEFY is water and scratch resistant as well as dust proof, protecting you from life’s little challenges like a splash from the pool, spilt drink, or dropping your phone in the sand. It also features a large, resilient display made of Corning Gorilla Glass™ which has outstanding resistance to impact and scratch damage. CrystalTalk® PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones which intelligently filter out background noise and amplify your voice, so you don’t have to shout.

“DEFY has been designed to handle everything an active lifestyle can throw your way,” said Robert van Tilburg, senior regional sales director for Motorola Mobility in South Asia. “With all the features consumers expect in a smartphone, DEFY packs advanced web browsing, entertainment and messaging capabilities as well as a design that withstands the challenges of everyday life and can go with you everywhere you want to go.”

An Adobe® Flash® Lite® enabled browser and 3.7” WVGA screen allow users to view more of the Web than standard browsers. Create your own entertainment with the 5-megapixel camera with flash, digital zoom and auto focus that lets users capture the best of their social life. DEFY is Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) -enabled to stream, store and share content with compatible devices around the home like HDTVs, game consoles and PCs. DEFY also acts as a 3G mobile hotspot to connect up to five WiFi® enabled devices, so you turn practically anywhere into a hive of productivity.

The Connected Music Player brings song lyrics to your songs and enables you to discover, stream and identify music, right from your phone. Choose from over 100,000 applications, widgets and games on Android Market™ and enjoy access to Google™ services including Google Search™, Google Maps™ and Gmail™.

Availability
In Malaysia, Motorola DEFY will be available before Christmas 2010 at all Maxis Centres nationwide, selected Maxis Exclusive Partners and at retailers near you, at a recommended retail price of RM1,599.
Maxis is pleased to package the Motorola Defy with pricing from as low RM999 with Maxis Value Plus plans and a data bundle. The Motorola DEFY is distributed by Brightstar Distribution Sdn Bhd.