...from: http://www.nttdocomo.com/presscenter/pressreleases/press/ pressrelease.html?param[no]=556

NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today the development of the 3G FOMA® 901iS series, five handsets equipped for mobile-wallet e-money, ticketing and other handy mobile smart-card functions.

DoCoMo expects the new series (a 106x50x24 mm device with a 2.4" LCD display, up to 400 hours of standby time, and miniSD memory card capability) to fuel the continued nationwide expansion of convenient mobile-wallet services. The 901iS is also expected to further boost the popularity of handsets equipped with FeliCa® IC card technology, which have sold more than 3.34 million units to date.

The 901iS is DoCoMo's first series in which all models are equipped for mobile-wallet functions. Approximately 20,000 stores are offering mobile-wallet services nationwide (as of April 1, 2005).

The five 901iS handsets are equipped with several security features to prevent malicious use. In the event that a 901iS phone is misplaced, for example, the owner can call a designated phone number to lock the phone remotely. It can also be programmed to lock automatically if left unused for a specified period. In addition, it can be locked manually by simply pushing a button.

PDF file capability Adobe® Reader™ LE enables 901iS phones to view PDF files downloaded from i-mode sites. All basic PDF functions are possible, including scrolling, paging, text searches, bookmarks and page rotation. In addition, i-mode technology enables the user to quickly e-mail the file, as well as dial a number or navigate to a Web link in the file.

Videophone switching Switching between videophone and voice-only communication is possible during connection with another 901iS handset. The out camera is a SuperCCD Honeycomb 2 megapixel device while the inner camera is only a 320,000 pixel CMOS device.

Features in common with existing 901i series Music player 3D surround sound Deco-Mail® to decorate e-mails with backgrounds, etc. G-GUIDE® interactive TV guide and recording programmer Security scanning for virus mail and websites

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http://www.umaine.edu/news/releases/May05/LaptopsTeachers.htm

Beginning in Fall 2005, first-year students entering the UMain College of Education and Human Development and planning to major in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education or the Kinesiology and Physical Education Teacher Certification Option, will be required to have the designated computer and software prior to the beginning of the 2006 academic year. Incoming Education majors in Fall 2006, including Master of Arts in Teaching degree students, must have an Apple iBook and specified software as first- year students.

With Maine public schools wired for Internet access and laptops provided to seventh and eighth graders and their teachers through the Maine Learning Technology Initiative, the state has made the commitment to build technology-rich classroom environments and instruction for its public school students, said College Dean Robert Cobb.

The Teacher Education Faculty has chosen Apple iBook as the designated computer and software because of Macintosh痴 commitment to technology designed for educational use and innovation, and to align with the laptops available through the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. In addition, Education faculty members say the Macintosh package is less vulnerable to viruses.

The College has worked to gain a substantial iBook purchase discount for students. As a required component of the Education program, computer purchase qualifies as a 鼎ost of attendance, and various loan options exist through the Office of Student Financial Aid. Students may also apply for low-interest loans from the University of Maine Credit Union. The purchase discount on the Apple iBook is also available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College痴 non-certification programs. The College initiative also has a built-in professional development component to ensure that faculty integrate technology into their instruction and have the ability to assist students in using technology.

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