Isaiah's Tech

I'm pretty sure this is the first look we've seen of the ITG xpPhone showing off its UI - besides the default Windows XP wallpaper. It's been available for pre-orders for a while now, but if you've been behind then check it out here. Check out either link below to see a couple of UI pictures. Specs are below.

Configuration
• CPU: AMD Super Mobile CPU
• Memory: 512M/1G
• SSD: 8G/16G/32G/64G
• HDD: 30G/60G/80G/120G
• LCD: 4.8' TFT Touch-screen LCD 800*480
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP
• Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA)
• CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO,TD-SCDMA，TD-HSDPA
• Wireless: WiFi 802.11b/g,WiMax(optional),Buletooth,Stand-alone GPS
• Camera Specifications:CMOS, 300k/1.3 Million
• Ports: 1 x earphone jack, 1 x microphone jack,Docking Connector (includes VGA output signal ), 1 x USB 2.0, SIM Slot
• Battery: Removable Lithium-ion
• Talk time: about 5 hours,Stand by time: about 5 days
• Real life: about 7 hours(Standard), about 12 hours(Large)
• Talk time: Standby time，Operation time may vary depending different usage.
• Weight: 400g (include battery)

[Engadget Mobile, Gizmodo]

It looks like Rogers is all set to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in Canada. Their employees are already in training with the new BB OS 5.0. We're hearing that Rogers will be launching the Bold 9700 on November 4th - next week - but it's unofficial right now. It'll be available for $299.99 CAD on a 3-year contract and will have a minimum $45 monthly fee thanks to the Voice and Data Plan. Courtesy of Mobile Syrup, the spec sheet is below.

Some key specs that RIM released last week on the 9700 are that it has a full QWERTY keyboard with the new addition of the trackpad (no more trackball), can do all your e-mail and IM, has an Internal memory of 256MB and can hold up to 32GB with a microSD card, 2.4 inch HVGA display (resolution of 480×360), 3.2 MP camera with auto focus, image stabilization, flash, 2X digital zoom and video capabilities, Wi-Fi connectivity, full HTML browser, GPS Nav and BlackBerry Maps, Bluetooth v2.1, 3.5 mm headset jack. The overall dimensions are 109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm and weighs in at 122 grams.

[Mobile Syrup, CrackBerry]