The new i-mate SPL is reviewed by Brad Kellet over at MobileBurn.  Following the form factor of the Motorola SLVR, this slim candy bar style phone brings all the usual Windows Mobile Smartphone features to the table.
Via: MobileBurn - i-mate SPL Review

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Spectec has created a nifty GPS device with a microSD slot integrated into the design.  Jason Langridge has the scoop.
Via: Jason Langridge’s WebLog - MR Mobile! - SPECTEC SD/SDIO Receiver with integral memory slot!

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PhatWare has released version 4 of the award winning PhatPad note taking application. With every successive release, new features and functionality has been added, v4.0 is no different.
New Feature Highlights

Allows to load background images
Allows toolbar customization
Supports handwriting recognition (PenOffice and/or CalliGrapher software is required, sold separately); Tablet PC recognizer can be also used
Supports vertical [...]

 
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Looks like Cingular gets exclusive rights to offer the Aliph Jawbone headset that I reported on a few days ago.
Via: MobileBurn - Cingular Wireless and Aliph Introduce Jawbone(TM) Bluetooth Headset featuring Noise Shield(R) Technology

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Though there is some confusion on the exact specifications on the Athena class devices, it sure looks like a winner from a pure usability perspective.
The device sports a larger screen like larger PDA devices rather than the 2″ size that grace most PPC phones these days.  With a wide assortment of wireless connectivity options, [...]

Aliph has developed a Bluetooth Headset that picks up the vibrations of your voice through your jawbone.
With technology developed for DARPA, the result should be one of the best noise canceling headsets available.
Via: BlueTomorrow.com - Aliph’s Military-Grade Jawbone Bluetooth Headset

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This is such a “duh!” idea that I just assumed that most all rest stops had WiFi access available.  I’m not knocking Illinois for not having done this earlier - just that it shows a person shouldn’t assume.  Kind of stupid of me I guess.  Better question - does my home state of Minnesota have [...]

Ouch! Cingular has upped the fee for sending a text message to $0.15. Better look into one of those messaging packages!
Via: Engadget Mobile - Cingular follows Sprint, ups pay-per-use texting fees to $0.15

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Here is one of the best reviews of the HTC TyTN (code named Hermes) that exists. It’s a two part review with numerous pictures and great detail of the features on the Hermes-class devices.
Briefly, the HTC Hermes-class devices like the HTC TyTN will include UMTS & HSDPA, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, two digital [...]