Here's an Android phone of the future. The new Saygus VPhone is an Android equipped smartphone
with America's first nationwide two-way video calling. The VPhone won
the prestigious "Best of Innovations" in the "Wireless Handsets"
category against top smartphone makers.
It is epected to be available as a CDMA device throughVerizon's Open Developmen Initative (ODI). The Saygus VPhone has two
cameras - a 5 MP main camera with auto focus and flash and a VGA
forward-facing camera for video calling - and provides a host of other
features including WiFi, USB and Bluetooth tethering allowing up to
eight devices (i.e., laptops, MIDs) to connect as an access point, USB
host and client capability, slide-out keyboard with a large keypad and
raised keys for fast and easy typing, larger battery to provide up to
four hours of video calling and seven hours of talk time, and screen
resolution twice that of the iPhone.
Using the major cellular networks in the U.S., Saygus has achieved
two-way cellular video calls at 24 to 30 frames per second (fps) in
excellent resolution with its proprietary low bandwidth video calling
technology. The company has tested its technology on other devices and
other cellular networks implementing video calling at 2.5G EDGE data
rates. Saygus plans on providing quality video calling to other devices
and networks, making video calling available to cell phone users around
the globe.
VPhone features:
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Video Calling. Saygus VPhone includes Saygus' proprietary video
calling technology for the world's first low bandwidth two-way
cellular video calling. -
Tethering. WiFi, Bluetooth and USB tethering for up to eight
devices. -
1500 mAh Battery. Supports up to four hours of video calling and seven
hours of talk time. -
QWERTY Slide-Out Keyboard. Large keyboard area with raised keys
for ease of use. -
Multi-Touch Screen. High-resolution 3.5-inch 800 x 480
capacitive multi-touch capable screen. - 624Mhz Marvell PXA310 processor.
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Dual Cameras. 5 MP main camera with auto focus and flash and
VGA forward-facing camera for two-way video calling. - CDMA EVDO Rev A.
- USB Charging. Host and client capability.
"The Saygus VPhone is the first two-way cellular video calling phone in
the U.S. and the only full-featured Android phone available with two-way
video calling," said Chad Sayers, CEO of Saygus. "It's an honor to be
the 2010 Best of Innovations winner. The Wireless Handsets category is
known for recognizing the biggest names in the smartphone world. It is a
privilege to be in their company--we've literally become the 'little guy'
with the 'big guy' device."
The Saygus VPhone passed its FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
certification Nov. 5, generating considerable buzz with its
industry-leading features, and is expected to be available in the United
States soon.
The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognizes achievements in
product design and engineering and is sponsored by the Consumer
Electronics Association®, the producer of the International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas annually, and endorsed by the
Industrial Designers Society of America.
The Saygus VPhone will premiere at the 2010 International CES Jan. 7-10,
2010, in Las Vegas and CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the
International CES on Jan. 5.