Dear Customers, Many of you have contacted us numerous times about our upcoming Android based music/video player and GSM mobile. We know that you can't wait to get your hands on it and we have been working hard over the last 6 months or so to bring you the device as soon as we can. Unfortunately, there are many unforeseen difficulties that we need to overcome, causing more delays than we expected. Here, we would like you to be patient while we nail down our problems one by one. We are still comitted to bring you our Android device in the near future and we are going to release relevant information here as we go. So, stay tuned and watch this space. Our current target ETA is Q1 2009, we hope we will not disappoint you and will try our best to release something by then. Do watch out for our pre-order announcements here. For those already registered in our forum or have contacted us before, we will sent you a notification e-mail. Price: 320GB Android music/video player will cost approx US$400 (retail) Spec: 4.3" 480x 272 touch screen LCD, 2.5" SATA HDD, micro SD card............and more.... If you would like to propose a partnership with us regarding the Android hardware we are making, please feel free to contact us. We welcome and are open to discuss any partnerships with potential oem manufacturers, distributors, retailers, Android developers, bulk purchasers, etc. Otherwise, we would like to invite you to tell us what you think and put your suggestions/discussions in our forum. Thanks for your understanding Eric Wong Managing Director Portable Electronics Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

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Gen-E™

Q: What is Gen-E™?
A: Gen-E™ is Portable Electronics Ltd's trademark for our Android products.

Q: How do I obtain firmware updates?
A: We will release firmware for free download on all of our Gen-E™ products in this site as soon as they are available.

Q: Do you offer any warranty?
A: Yes, we will offer one year warranty, subject to our terms and conditions to all customers.

Q: Do you sell complimentary accessories?
A: Yes, we offer complimentary accessories for purchase together with or without the product.

Q: Would you ship internationally?
A: Yes, we will ship our products anywhere in the world that the courier can reach.

Android OS

Q: Why would I want to use Android?
A: Android is posed to be the revolutionary operating system in the mobile space in the coming years, bringing innovations and not possible in other mobile platforms. The ability to install 3rd party applications and games on your Android mobile and music/video player brings potentials not possible in current mobile phones, mp3, mp4 and PMP players. For more information about Android, here is a comprehensive FAQ about Android.

Android applications/games

Q: What sort of Applications and games are available on Android? and where can I get them?
A: The winners of the Android Developer Challenge I is a good indication of the innovative applications and games that you can use on the Android platform. There are many Android application stores operated by different companies at the moment, you can find the list here. You can also find a comprehensive list of Android applications available on the internet here.