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Take Your Instant Messenger Out for A Walk

With Ogo CT-17

Apr 27, 2006 07:02 GMT  ·  By
  

IM (Instant Messenger) applications have become one of the most popular means of communication nowadays, especially among younger people. And for those who are so hooked on this type of programs that they feel the need to stay online at all times has been developed the Ogo CT-17, a mobile device designed especially for running IM applications.

The manufacturers (IXI Mobile, the company behind the Ogo family of mobile communicators) say that the Ogo CT-17 will run IM applications, but will also be able to access email accounts, will send and receive SMS messages and also establish voice communications and even browse the Internet. Moreover, the Ogo CT-17 will include a RSS reader, will support both WAP and HTML browsing, and will optimize the web pages for better navigation.

The device is quite portable, having dimensions of 114 mm X 25 mm and a very rugged and compact form factor, and is fitted with a QWERTY keypad with 8-way navigation key system, making it pretty easy and comfortable to use. Here are the most important specifications of the Ogo CT-17, as presented by the manufacturers:

- Clamshell design with large, horizontal color screen; - QWERTY keypad with 8-way navigation key and dedicated "hot keys" for easy navigation; - Compact size: 114 mm X 25 mm; - Special "hot keys" for simple navigation; - Instant messaging (IM) on MSN Messenger or other IM communities; - E-mail - dedicated support for MSN Hotmail; POP3 and IMAP email; attachment viewing; SSL support; - Text messaging (SMS) -- dedicated keyboard and full-size screen; - Web browser - HTML and WAP; - RSS - dedicated reader with configurable channels; - Calendar and Contacts; - Synchronization of Calendar and Contacts via Bluetooth or USB cable; - Games; - Voice - via Bluetooth or wired headset.

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