E-TEN Information Systems has announced that it will offer owners of its own-brand Glofiish X500 and M700 Pocket PC Phones the ability to upgrade to Windows Mobile® 6, the latest platform for mobile devices. The upgrades will be delivered via downloads which will be available from the Glofiish website. The updates are currently scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2007.

E-TEN has revealed that it is working to deliver a series of language-localized ROM updates that will allow owners of Glofiish X500 and M700 Pocket PC Phones to upgrade their devices to Windows Mobile® 6. The first of the updates are expected to be released in May. "As a leading designer and supplier of Pocket PC Phones for both business and leisure, E-TEN is committed to delivering both the latest technological innovations as well as long-term value to its customers." said Teresa Chou, Sales & Marketing Director, E-TEN, "These updates ensure owners of Glofiish devices will be able to enjoy the benefits of the Windows Mobile® 6 platform without the expense of having to purchase new hardware."

Windows Mobile® 6 is the latest mobile operating platform from Microsoft® which offers improved usability and functions, and adds rich features that make working with documents and email on the go more rewarding. The benefits of Windows Mobile® 6 include a new user-interface, and improved integration with desktop and notebook PCs running Windows Vista™ or XP. Additionally, the platform has been refined to make better use of hardware resources, including CPU and memory, and offers support for new services including Direct Push technology and VoIP (voice over IP).

"With this announcement, E-TEN customers will be able to experience the new features of Windows Mobile 6® which improves the access to critical information and data on a mobile device, and delivers to the small screen a familiar and rich experience that meets the needs of work and life on the go." said Marianne Röling, EMEA Director, Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft.

The Glofiish X500 and M700 Pocket PC Phones offer all-in-one connectivity for consumers and professionals on the move. Both handsets include support for GSM, EDGE, Wi-Fi®, GPS, and Bluetooth® and include a 400MHz Samsung CPU and 128MB of Flash ROM. At just 15.55mm, the Glofiish X500 is one of the thinnest Pocket PC Phones available, while the Glofiish M700 includes the convenience of a sliding keyboard for easy and efficient editing, emailing, and messaging while mobile. Both devices are available now from official E-TEN distributors around the world.

Source: PocketPCThoughts

I'm glad that ETEN is doing more to support thier devices and they are putting more attention to the Glofish line since it is thier flagship brand now

No information on the pricing / fees available yet

Eventhough I still think is it good to have it even if you have to pay for it and that's a forward step by E-TEN

Hi Guys!

www.etencorp.com

See the link at the bottom. They are preparing the website for a free of charge upgrade for X500 and M700 to Windows Mobile 6. Some people of www.eten-users.eu could get their hands to the download and are very happy with it. Must have leaked somehow...seems to be very stable and good.

Only a few days to go and we can use WM 6!! Yippiee!

Hmmm....

our english/arabic version is not yet released, will take some more time. currently available are english/russian and french. We have to be a few more days patient....

I really want to try WM6, hope all my applications support it.


Regards,
Ralf

RPep

quote:

hope all my applications support it.

Theoretically yes as it's suppose to be closer to WM5

But with WM5 many apps needed upgrading

HI!

I changed my language to english only and upgraded to WM6, It's very tricky to do that, but I don't speak arabic in any case.

All my apps run smoothly with WM6 and the phone is much more stable (what I can say after 5 hours). And it feels much faster, especially in text entry with the keyboard, much snappier.

Am happy to have made the move. Took me quite some time to configure everything like it was before but it really is worth it.

The cahnge of language etc. I followed the guide of www.eten-users.eu. If you are not willing to spend a good hour, wait for the english/arabic version

Regards,
Ralf

RPep

Thanks for the feed back

Its nice to hear from one happy-wm6-upgraded user