Inside the i-mate Intelegent, the audacious phone that runs Windows 8

Two months ago, everything about i-mate’s Intelegent Windows 8 phone screamed vaporware. Today, the handset is back, with specs that suggest it's very much real. Shoot, PCWorld has even seen videos of it in action.

Yes—Windows 8 on a phone

It's no wonder the Intelegent made waves when it was announced earlier this year. In addition to the phone itself—which, to be clear, runs the full-blown Windows 8 operating system, not the Windows Phone OS—i-mate promised a docking station that would turn the Intelegent into a desktop workstation. It was all the Windows 8 you could need, all in one place.
However, i-mate wasn’t actually demonstrating the device in public.
An exclusive story by Brier Dudley of the Seattle Times showed only product renderings, and claimed that the Intelegent would be “unveiled” at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. (Press materials were prepared by i-mate for the show, but the company didn’t release them publicly.) On i-mate’s website, a short message promised “More information coming soon.” And that message remains on the site today

At the time, PCWorld skipped the story. We had our doubts about the product, and I-mate’s PR department refused to answer questions or set up interviews around Mobile World Congress.

“Without Intel, this project doesn't exist.”

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VOIP Wireless Technology Review

VoIP Phones

Linksys PHM1200 Wireless IP Phone:

Manufacturer’s Description

The Linksys One PHM1200 IP telephone look and works like a key system phone, but it will also connect to the Internet - not a telephone line - and it will be very easy and cost-effective to deploy. Linksys One technology is automatic and self-configuring - plug in a Linksys One phone to the Linksys One Services Router switch port and you'll be ready to make and receive calls using business quality Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). You'll also get advanced features and ease of use.

The Specs

General
Interface Connection	2 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX|Headset
Dimensions	9.45" Height x 7.28" Width x 2.28" Depth
URL	http://www.cisco.com
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band	Features: Simple, automated installation with Linksys One Services Routers Full duplex speakerphone with mute and volume controls Traffic classification from PC-port and re-marking
Display Color	Color
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports	2
IP Phone Technology	VoIP
Back Light	Yes
Backlight	Yes
Product Model	PHM1200
Front Camera	Linksys
Network (RJ-45)	Yes
Buttons & Keys	Key - 5-position navigation, Mute, Speakerphone
Brand Name	Linksys
Headset Port	Yes

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Tablet PC Mobiles, Reviews

Samsung ATIV Smart PC: Revisiting Clover Trail Convertibles

Samsung ATIV Smart PC: Introduction
The Windows 8 tablet space at launch consisted exclusively of Tegra 3-based or Core i5/i7 ULV-based systems. That changed with the release of Krait and Clover Trail tablets like the ATIV Tab and Acer W510, respectively, but with 7W IVB and AMD Z60 on the very near horizon, we’re seeing the Windows 8 tablet market start to expand and evolve quite rapidly. After a very positive initial experience with the Windows RT slates, I was very eager to get my hands on an x86-based tablet. So when Anand gave me the chance to review one, I jumped at the opportunity.

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