E-TEN Information Systems has announced that its business/travel focused Pocket PC Phone, the G500 with built-in GPS, will get a hardware refresh early next month. The upgraded product, which will be called the G500+, will feature increased 256MB flash memory and new FM radio functions, and will include support for Direct Push technology along with enhancements to boost the performance of GPS communications.

E-TEN G500+ Pocket PC Phone Edition announced


E-TEN G500+ Features:

Style and performance with a twist
* Sleek and compact design
* Internal antenna
* 400 MHz processor

Non-stop storage
* 256MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
* Mini SD card slot

Always connected on the move
* Built-in quad-band GSM module
* Data support GPRS Class B, Multi-slot Class 10
* Bluetooth® v2.0, class 2
* Embedded SiRF Star III chipset, TMC function supported* (*subject to change by region)
* Speakerphone function
* Call Recognition function provides the individual photo from the entry of your contact for immediate recognition.

Compelling multimedia experience
Image Captures Anywhere, Anytime

* Built-in 1.3 megapixels digital camera with zoom function.
* Support video recording.
* Multimedia features (AMR,AWB,MIDI,MMF,RMI,AAC,3GP, AVI)
* 192 Polyphony, MIDI, WAV, MP3, WMA, AMR, AWB, MMF, RMI, AAC Ringtones
* Send/receive pictures, graphics, and vCard
* Play on-line games
* Downloadable today screens, wav ring tones and games

Touching Features

* Windows Mobile 5.0 software for Pocket PCs
* GSM quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
* GPRS Class B, Multi-slot Class 10
* 240 x 320, 65,536 colors transmissive TFT-LCD
* Built-in 1.3 mega pixels digital camera with flash light
* 4x digital zoom
* Video recording
* Built-in Bluetooth v2.0
* Messaging functionality includes MMS, SMS, email and MSN Messenger
* Internet browsing
* Multimedia features (AMR,AWB,MIDI,MMF,RMI,AAC,3GP, AVI)
* 192 Polyphony, MIDI , WAV, MP3, WMA, AMR, AWB, MMF, RMI, AAC Ringtones
* Speakerphone and voice recorder
* Voice command* (*depends on region)
* Personal information management and full email support (IMAP/POP3)

So we can say the only wrong thing with the E-TEN G500+ Pocket PC Phone is the lack of Wi-Fi and EDGE/3G.