Anyone know if this stock is going to rocket?

I agree, most games on mobiles are a bit crap, but everybody likes something different. If SPS are the first to pioneer 3D games on mobiles it might just take-off. I noticed a link to Disney has emerged now also...

Released 6th October 2003
Samsung to Build Linux Smart Phones


By Tony Cripps

Global number-three handset manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce its intention to build smart phones based on Linux in the near future.

The South Korean consumer electronics giant has never publicly stated a intention to develop handsets based on the software. However, a press release issued Thursday by Superscape Group Plc indicated that Samsung has licensed the company's ARM Swerve i3D Graphics Client technology, which it jointly developed with mobile chip designer ARM Holdings Ltd, for "a new series of Linux-based Samsung SmartPhones" to be launched before the end of the year.

Samsung was unavailable for comment before ComputerWire went to press, but a spokesperson for Superscape confirmed that Samsung is indeed building Linux-based smart phones and that the announcement was not in error.

Samsung's decision means that the company will soon offer handsets based on all the major smart phone operating systems, with devices based on Windows Mobile, Symbian OS, and Palm OS also in the pipeline.

The revelation sheds light on a number of previous stories that have linked Samsung to Linux phones. In late August, little-known South Korean embedded systems developer Mizi Research Inc announced the launch of a complete smart phone platform, including applications, around its own Mizi Linux 2.0 distribution.

The company was rumored to have attracted a development deal with an unidentified major consumer electronics manufacturer for the platform, with speculation suggesting that Samsung was the most likely taker. Mizi recently announced the release of a board support package for Samsung's S3C2410X mobile processor.

Samsung's interest in Linux phones is further reinforced by its membership of the CE Linux Forum (CELF). The CELF consortium was formed in July by Sony, Hitachi, NEC, Royal Philips Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sharp, Toshiba, and Matsushita (Panasonic) with the intention of popularizing Linux for use in consumer electronics devices, including mobile phones.

While it is unclear where Samsung intends to sell its Linux phones, Mizi's Linux is available in an English-language variation, suggesting that the devices may not be restricted to the southeast Asian market.

SUPERSCAPE AND ARM LICENSE SWERVE i3D GRAPHICS CLIENT TO MOTOROLA FOR SELECT
MOBILE PHONES

Superscape Group plc (LSE: SPS) announced today a licensing agreement with
Motorola for the Swerve i3D Graphics Client, which was jointly developed with
ARM ((LSE: ARM); Nasdaq: ARMHY)). The client is JSR (Java Specification
Request) 184 compliant, which is important for the seamless integration and
distribution of 3D content to the global carrier marketplace.

Swerve i3D Graphics Client will be embedded on select Motorola devices expected
to hit the market in mid-2004. By using the Swerve i3D Graphics Client new
features such as 3D gaming and 3D character based applications will be enabled,
providing additional revenue opportunities for operators around the globe.

Additionally, a number of 3D games developed by Superscape, using the company's
Swerve Author toolset, will be either embedded on select Motorola handsets or
available as over the air (OTA) downloads.

Kevin Roberts, CEO, Superscape Group plc said: 'This agreement with Motorola is
a powerful statement of the important position the Swerve i3D Graphics Client is
establishing in the global wireless sector. In addition, Superscape has also
been given the opportunity by Motorola to develop Swerve-based content for their
mobile phones. I believe that this will provide us with a worldwide showcase to
demonstrate the speed and quality of JSR 184 compliant Swerve-authored
interactive 3D content'.

thanks Jumpin'

So I ask why is ARM twitching so much, thought it would be a steady riser today at least? Anyone able to enlighten me?

Plantec,
ARM a bit of a let down in this rally...jusr closed mine still made a profit, my expectations not realised...

As a protest I decided to short SAGE...!

sorry sagers...

Jules99

Jules
agree there, very much a let down, was convinced they would get a bit of a move on after the announcements.....doh, such is life.....more red than blue today in my little lot, double doh!!!
Shorting now eh?? Good luck!

Planttec does your bike change colour too? If we get riding at the weekend, I hope we are both VERY happy!

lol Linzi
Now you come to mention it it does !! catch it in the right light and the black becomes the most amazing blue you have ever seen, and the gold, well it just shines :) unlike my portfolio which just seems to dribble down the drain :(
Still tommorow is another day, just want ARM to rise about 3% from todays close and im out then THUS by lets say 3% also and INC to fly and i can see the new 2004 ZX10 on the horizon :)))
Weekend ride sounds like a plan, whats the weather forecast?

Did someone mention a ZX10? So, I'm not the only biker here after all!

If motorbikes were shares though I'd have to vote 2004 R1.

Skids
www.marques-bros.com

Hi Skids - I've just ordered the new R1. Hoping to go riding with Planttec soon on my "old" one (2002)are you joining us? -= Linzi

Anyway, back to SPS Shares - I feel there is more to come shortly! (in me water)

Linzi - I wouldn't normally pass on a 'blast', however my bike (2001 Blade) is in bits at the moment after a crash a Lydden during a race. So I'll have to pass on the ride out :(

If SPS goes skyward I might be able to get back on it this season though!

Ah - just dump it and get new R1 with profits!

http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/031007/250/eafg6.html Just in this morning

sps to announce deal with nokia next week

where did that info come from about Nokia or is it wishful thinking as you cannot just write a one liner like that and not give any info

rgds
LIH

READ IN TODAYS STATEMENT UNDER CURRENT TRADING 'THE BOARD IS CONFIDENT THAT IN THIS PERIOD THE COMPANY WILL SIGN A NUMBER OF NEW CONTRACTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING NEGOTIATED'

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 JULY 2003


SUMMARY

Transition to wireless business model complete

Fundraising to raise 9.3m net of expenses to support future growth
and protect market leading position

Considerable progress made in licensing 3D graphics technology to
major wireless industry players, Siemens, Samsung and Motorola

Co-publishing agreement reached with Sony Mobile Pictures to develop a
new 3D game for mobile phones based on the motion picture, S.W.A.T.

Revenue sharing agreement reached with Disney Corporation to initially
develop two 3D wireless games based on Disney's intellectual property

Turnover of 94,000 (2002: 510,000)

Operating loss before exceptional items reduced by 26% to 3.7m (2002:
5.0m)

Aggressive management of costs

Loss per share reduced by 63% to 4.5p (2002: 12.0p)