Elektrobit’s Terrastar Genus clears FCC
Dec 2, 2009 gps navigation, gps phones, terrastar
The Terrastar Genus we mentioned back in October has just cleared FCC and is probably going to hit AT&T in January of 2010 as expected. However not for end consumer just yet – only for government, energy, utility, transportation and maritime users. Terrastar Genus is made Elektrobit in Sweden – the birth place of modern cell phone communications.
Some of the features of Terrastar Genus include 2.6″ touch screen with QVGA resolution, WinMo 6.5 Professional, 100MB of internal memory, QWERTY keyboard, 3MP camera, microSD card slot, Bluetooth, WiFi, embedded GPS, and a powerful 1400mAh battery.
However the highlight of it all is the ability to work with satellites whenever AT&T’s regular cell phone coverage is not available.
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TerraStar Genus
Oct 5, 2009 gps navigation, terrastar
TerraStar Genus is a new smartphone that just announced by AT&T and TerraStar. What makes TerraStar Genus so special is that whenever the AT&T network is not available Genus can hook up to satellite to provide you with coverage anywhere in the US using their all-IP network solution. Speaking of satellietes… the device also has embedded GPS receiver.
The TerreStar Genus smartphone combines GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA terrestrial wireless capability with satellite voice and data capability in a standard smartphone. It runs on WinMo OS, has a 2.6″ touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth and as we just mentioned – GPS.
AT&T is currently targeting government, energy, utility, transportation and maritime users with TerraStar Genus which should be available first quarter of 2010. The good news is that they are also working on a device for consumers.
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