Fujitsu-Siemens LOOX N560 all but confirmed

While not as prolific a source of new device info as the FCC, the Bluetooth Qualification Program (BQP) has just given approval (and therefore credence) to the rumored Fujitsu-Siemens Loox N5xx Brighthand first got wind of last month. Specifically, the N560 PocketPC is supposed to run Windows Mobile 5.0 on a 624 MHz processor and said to be “the world’s first” GPS-enabled handheld with a 640 x 480 (VGA) screen. It is also said to throw down Bluetooth 2.0, 256MB of storage, USB hosting, and 802.11b/g WiFi. With the T800 series from that leaked roadmap already announced, we’re hopeful to see the N560 drop in March as originally tipped as well.

 

[Dermot81 @ Feb 23rd 2006 9:06AM]

I want this same device, in a nicer form factor, and with a 3d graphics card like the intel 2700g.

[Merkur @ Feb 23rd 2006 9:23AM]

This is a realy nice piece! I think it is time to replace my Toshiba e350...

[christopher @ Feb 23rd 2006 9:45AM]

No CF slot, so no microDrive. Sorry, no sale. Axims still rule.

[RVin @ Feb 23rd 2006 9:46AM]

It's interesting to hear about new PDAs in the pipeline considering how everyone says that the PDA business is dead and everything is being converged into mobile phones.
Although VGA screens on handhelds are quite nice to look at.

[trentblase @ Feb 23rd 2006 1:21PM]

#3: I wanted an Axim too until I read the review and found that it can't play VGA video without skipping.

[Dermot81 @ Feb 23rd 2006 1:32PM]

#5, not sure what Axim you were looking at, but the X50v/X51v (624mhz/16mb 3d graphics card/with TCPMP) can play back video faster (higher bitrates) than any other PDA on the market, and probably even the PSP.

[KiD @ Feb 25th 2006 9:33AM]

What I reallylike about this device is tha it has Intel 2700G video accelerator with VGA-out.