Mobile Labs 2008: 15 finalists
December 1, 2008 - The preliminaries for the handset technology contest Mobile Labs 2008 organized by FPT Corporation under the sponsorship of Nokia N-Gate has come to an end with 15 products into the finals, of which 8 are technical applications and other 7 are game programs.
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This year’s contest saw 32 submissions including 16 applications and 16 games, of which only one application was not in accordance with the contest’s requirements and was out. The submitted applications are all highly applicable for mobile users, with optimum “connecting community” features – the contest’s top criterion. The 16 submitted games were very professional both in content and technology, with good graphics, diverse and intriguing storyline, with high-interaction head-to-head feature through Bluetooth or Wifi.
The submitted applications are posted online at www.mobilelabs.com.vn, and are available for download to cell phones through SMS for a fee of 500 VND/SMS, with text message model as follow: MBL08 and send to 8013. The money received will be used for charity purposes.
The submitted applications mostly came from students and groups in Hanoi and HCMC where the submission rate was highest, reaching 15 ones. The Organizing Committee encourages contestants to publicize their own products by making video clips and posting them on the popular forums or video sharing sites such as www.youtube.com. The most viewed product will receive the “most popular product online” award that’s is worth VND 5 million.
“It’s is obvious that contestants have made careful preparations. Players are always attracted to games but these new games are much more diverse and attrative. I trust users will select the best application once it goes on sale, or in other words, this year’s Mobile Labs applications are really commericalized”, said Dr. Hoang Le Minh, Director of the Vietnam Institute for Software and Online Content Industry NISCI – Chairman of the Board of Judges of the Mobile Labs 2008 Contest.
The finals will take place on December 27. The awarding ceremony will be held in HCMC on the following day, December 28.
Mobile Labs 2008 is a “coding games and applications for mobile platforms in 2008” contest organized by FPT Corporation and information sponsorship by Nokia N-Gate (Mobile Labs 2008). The Contest is not limited in themes and participants. All submissions can be uploaded into: www.mobilelabs.com.vn for public downloads and reviews. Number of downloads will be among the criteria to select the winner.
The contest is currently the largest playground for programmers interested in coding applications and digital contents for mobile phones. This year, the contest has some more new features, an application will have bonus points if it has: Bluetooth, WIFI, GPRS connectivity; or business feasibility study attached; or customized sounds (tones and sound effects).
Contestants may update their products even after submission. With SMS integrated applications or for those with WAPPUSH access, they may register for free API SMS tests through 8013 with the Organizing Committee.
Mobile Labs 2008 prizes:
01 First prize: VND 50 million + 01 Nokia N95.
02 Second prize: VND 30 million + 01 Nokia N82.
03 Third prize: VND 20 million + 01 Nokia N73.
05 Runner-ups: 01 Nokia N73.
From the contest’s sponsor Nokia N-gage: 01 Nokia N82 (maximum 03 prizes) and the winning applications will be installed into selected Nokia distributed models in Vietnam from March to May 2009.
Detailed information about submitted applications for Mobile Labs 2008:
| No | Code | Product | Author | Description |
| 1 | A01 | Socbay Mobile Search *Finalist* | S.M.S Group | Platform: Java |
| 2 | A02 | XMDict | Chau The Hai | Platform: Window Mobile 2005 or higher Functions: Mobile dictionary, has voice functions in English. |
| 3 | A03 | Mobile Assistant | Dau Ngoc Hoang | Platform: Java (128x160, 240x320 screens) Functions: information access through GPRS and other functions such as: Note, Sudoku, Tic-tac-toe, etc. |
| 4 | A04 | Mobi Travel | Hoang Thuy | Platform: Java (128x160, 240x320 screens) Functions: utility provider for tourists such as location, tour finder engine etc. Plus: Diverse information. |
| 5 | A05 | Detective *Finalist* | Tran Anh Huy | Platform: Symbian Functions: When SIM card is altered or the application is started, the application will automatically send SMS (emails) at intervals to a predestined number about the coordinates of the phone in use |
| 6 | A07 | Online money management – Mobile Module *Finalist* | KMT Group | Platform: Java Functions: Expenditures and income management on mobiles, a part of online feature, good companion for users without internet access (or temporarily unavailable). |
| 7 | A08 | (SmartRestaurant v1.0) *Finalist* | Smart Restaurant Group | Platform: Windows Mobile Functions: provides technical assistance for restaurants through WIFI to PDAs, PCs for optimum operations. 8 |
| 8 | A09 | Schedule SMS | Tran Thanh Tuan | Platform: Java Functions: scheduled SMS sending. |
| 9 | A10 | TOEIC on Mobiles | Phan Duy Minh | Platform: Java Functions: multiple choice TOEIC questions. |
| 10 | A11 | Tamtay chat for mobiles *Finalist* | Tamtay Mobile Group | Platform: Java Functions: mobile chats with user community (mobile to mobile, mobile to PC). Supports YM, MSN. |
| 11 | A12 | Karaoke on Mobile *Finalist* | G9 Group | Platform: Java Functions: mobile media player and recorder, allow online upload to server for scoring and results and also online storage for later use on PC. |
| 12 | A13 | M.I.S | MIS Group | Platform: Java Functions: utilities for mobiles: weather updates, contacts management, mind-mapping, personal profile management and photo gallery sharing. |
| 13 | A14 | Pchat *Finalist* | Phi Ngoc Chi | Platform: Java Functions: mobile chat application. Direct chat, group chat; take and send pictures; webcam; Voice messages; Peer-to-peer search and share feature. |
| 14 | A15 | (Vina News Return) | Le Van Giap | Platform: Java Functions: analyze and read online news, receive updates through GPRS. Search national phone directory, weather forecasts, foreign exchange rates. Friendly and easy to use Vietnamese user-interface. |
| 15 | A16 | Mobile MapVN | HaloMap Group | Platform: Java Functions: Mobile map functions such as find route, find optimum route, show current position, road conditions (congestion etc.) Has GPS Bluetooth connection. |
| 16 | G01 | CrocoCup 2009 *Finalist* | CrocoGamez Group | Platform: Java Functions: Soccer game. Guide the Vietnamese national soccer teamt o victory through skills and strategies. |
| 17 | G02 | Memory | huNTer Group | Platform: Java Functions: FPS game; platform levels, kill monsters. |
| 18 | G03 | FP1 *Finalist* | Nguyen Tan Bao | Platform: Java Functions: 3D racing game allow for up to 8 competitors race through 10 scenarios. Player can use award money to upgrade cars. |
| 19 | G04 | Pensee *Finalist* | La Minh Truong | Platform: Java Functions: RPG mixed with puzzle genre. |
| 20 | G05 | Clean up trash | Pham Thanh Son | Platform: Java Functions: Clean up trash. Go through the streets of Hochiminh City and clean up monsters and trash. Supports head-to-head via Bluetooth. |
| 21 | G06 | Bomberman | Phan Huu Nam kha | Platform: Java Functions: Traditional bomber-man with 16 levels. Find upgrades for bomb on the map |
| 22 | G07 | Extended tic-tac-toe via bluetooth | Le Anh Duc | Platform: Windows Mobile Functions: allows head-to-head extended tic-tac-toe game for two via Bluetooth |
| 23 | G08 | Fight | Truong Cao Hong Van | Platform: Java Functions: strategy game |
| 24 | G09 | Minesweeper | Nguyen Hoang Tuan | Platform: Java Functions: like Minesweeper |
| 25 | G10 | Vietnamese Poker | Nguyen Dinh Nhi | Platform: Java (màn hình 240x320) Functions: Vietnamese Poker |
| 26 | G11 | Online Chinese Chess *Finalist* | Nguyen Ha Dong | Platform: Java Functions: Allow competitions, with rooms and opponent search tool |
| 27 | G12 | Cat catches rubbish | AITYROCK | Platform: Java Functions: casual game, like catching eggs |
| 28 | G13 | Cards Playing *Finalist* | Dinh Thai Minh Tam | Platform: Java Functions: card playing game on mobiles, supports 4 person multiplayer via Bluetooth |
| 29 | G14 | The tracks of Vietnam *Finalist* | Nguyen Viet Hai | Platform: Java Functions: racing game. Race through destinations of Vietnam, use items to prevent your opponents and reach the finish line. Supports 2 people head to head via Bluetooth, good graphics and sounds. |
| 30 | G15 | Chinese Chess via Bluetooth | HT mobile Group | Platform: Java Functions: Chinese Chess via Bluetooth. Has timer, can rule winner based on violations of rules. |
| 31 | G16 | Cards playing Game | G9 Group | Platform: Java Functions: cards playing game for mobiles, support multiplayer via Bluetooth. |
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thao
FPT Corporate Communications
Tel.: 0918.950.915
Email: [email protected]
