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Gizmondo: A Revolutionary Mobile Entertainment Device Powered by Microsoft Windows CE.NET

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Gizmondo Europe Ltd., a subsidiary of Tiger Telematics Inc., has started retailing the Microsoft Windows CE based Gizmondo multi-entertainment device in the UK, with the opening of a flagship store in London's busy West End. This compact handheld device is designed to deliver an armory of features, including gaming, music and video playback, SMS, picture messaging, email, a camera, and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) hardware. The Gizmondo's GPS functionality enables location-based services, satellite navigation, permissions-based tracking, geofencing, and location broadcasting to mobile telephones, making it a significant advance in the mobile gaming genre.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gizmondo is powered by the Microsoft Windows CE.NET operating system and features a Samsung ARM9 400MHz processor, 64MB onboard memory, limitless storage via SD card, and a 128-bit NVIDIA GoForce 3D 4500 graphics accelerator.
  • The device includes a camera, GPS, SMS, picture messaging, email, and video playback capabilities, making it a comprehensive multi-entertainment device.
  • The Gizmondo's GPS functionality enables location-based services, satellite navigation, permissions-based tracking, geofencing, and location broadcasting to mobile telephones.
  • The device is designed to spearhead the onset of digital-convergent devices, with an extremely close working relationship between Microsoft and Gizmondo.
  • Three games titles have been announced for the Gizmondo from Microsoft Games Studios, with further announcements expected later in the year.
  • The Gizmondo will be available in retail stores from 19th March 2005 in the UK, and in North American and Continental Europe markets from Spring 2005.
  • The device will retail at a competitive price point, with Carl Freer, Managing Director of Gizmondo, stating that the company has used best-in-field components in every aspect of the design.

Statistics:

  • The Gizmondo features a 128-bit NVIDIA GoForce 3D 4500 graphics accelerator.
  • The device includes 64MB onboard memory, with limitless storage via SD card.
  • The Samsung ARM9 400MHz processor provides fast and efficient processing capabilities.
  • The Gizmondo will be available in retail stores from 19th March 2005 in the UK.
  • The device is expected to be available in North American and Continental Europe markets from Spring 2005.
  • Three games titles have been announced for the Gizmondo from Microsoft Games Studios.

Sources:

  • "Gizmondo brings Windows CE.NET-powered gaming to the UK", PR Newswire AsiaNet
  • "Tiger Telematics, Inc. and Gizmondo Europe Ltd. Launch Gizmondo, a Next-Generation Mobile Entertainment Device", PR Newswire AsiaNet
  • "Microsoft and Gizmondo Unveil Revolutionary Mobile Entertainment Device", Microsoft Press Release
  • "Tiger Telematics, Inc. Press Release", Tiger Telematics, Inc. Website

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