Here’s more news from the Consumer Electronics Show 2008 on at Las Vegas. This time, it is Samsung. Four new models – SGH-i450, G800, SGH-i620, SCH-i760.
Phew! Somebody’s been working very very hard.
Samsung SGH-i450
Symbian S60 OS powered music phone in a slide form factor that will take your breath away. It has a type of touch sensitive scroll wheel system to navigate the music player and menus. Continue reading “CES 2008: Samsung launches SGH-i450, G800, SGH-i620, SCH-i760”
It’s rocking time for all you mobile lovers out there.
Sony Ericsson revealed 3 new models at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2008 in Las Vegas recently. Read Fonearena’s coverage of the new releases here.
Motorola has followed suit and unveiled four handsets at the Show, two brand new handsets, Moto Z10 & Rokr E8 and two enhanced versions of existing models, W230 & W270.
Moto Z10
Nicknamed the “pocket-sized mobile film studio”, the Z10, based on the Symbian operating system will allow users to play and capture high-quality video, marry audio and video, and create storyboards with soundtracks directly on the phone.
If you are a film enthusiast, you can even upload the video/movie on various social networking websites.
Continue reading “Motorola innovations from CES – Moto Z10, Rokr E8 and more”
Asus India formally launched two models in India, the Asus M530w and Asus P526. Although the Taiwanese giant is better known for its laptops, but also produces competitive mobile phones.
Asus M530w
The Asus M530w is a 3G enabled handset that weighs 135 grams that comes with an Auto Sync feature that enables the phone to transfer data directly to a server, thus creating back up files. Information will be retrievable in case of loss or theft of the handset.
Specifications:
• 2.4 inches TFT display
• 320X240 resolution
• Built-in flash memory of 256 MB
• 64 MB SDRAM
Features:
• Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
• Windows Live Messenger
• Media Player
• 416Mhz CPU
• Bluetooth 2.0
• Video Conferencing
• Wi-fi
• 3G
• MicroSD slot
• Qwerty keyboard
• 2 megapixel camera
• Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 Mhz)
• ClearVue Document Viewer
• Business Card recognition
Price:
At Rs 20,900 the handset is very competitively priced.
Asus P526
A smart phone that has unassuming looks but stands a winner on account of its user friendly features, the Asus P526 weighs just 115 grams and comes with a smart leather case to protect its screen.
Specifications:
• 2.6 inch TFT display
• 65 K colours
• 240X320 resolution
• 128 MB Flash memory
• 64 MB SDRAM
Features:
• Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
• Smart dial that automatically fetches contact list as number is being dialled
• GPRS and Bluetooth
• MicroSD slot
• 2 megapixel camera
• Remote Presenter
• My Secret Function – to protect documents etc
Price:
Rs 16,990 exclusive of taxes as applicable.
The Vertu, as the company puts is, “is for individuals who only accept the best”.
At a price tag of Rs 3, 26,000 it is not difficult to imagine why.
Vertu handsets, hand crafted in England is a formidable style statement since 1983. The company launched the Vertu Ascent Ti in India on 27 November, 2007.
The handset is crafted in Titanium (Ti) which is a non-corrosive element with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. It is also known for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Continue reading “Vertu Ascent Ti Now in India”
The Indian Government has announced its 3G policy today
Till now in India a GSM or 3G Handet makes no difference. Most Smartphones are have 3G , but never used.
Time might have come for us to use the 3G feature in our phones.
Government is opening up the battle for GSM players and CDMA (EVDO) players
Bidding among the operators might start shortly.
Nokia 6555 is the latest addition to Nokia’s range of phones.
It shares points with the Prism Collection and the 8600 Luna.
The 6555 is a 3G Clamshell .
Features
Price
It will be available next month for a price of about (200 Euros) Rs.12000
Sony Ericsson P1 is a revolutionary phone which tries to redefine the definition of a Business Class phone.
The P1 is a notworthy competitor for the Nokia E90 Communicator and Nokia N95
Also the P1 will replace the P990 in the production line we suspect
Highlights
Price and Availability
Expected to be available in Q3 2007 which is the current quarter in selected markets.
The phone might hit Indian market soon.
Get more info about the specifications here Sony Ericsson P1
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When India is still not ready to implement 3G Telephony, reports suggest that China has launched a 4G standard in Shanghai which might be the first fourth generation mobile network in the world. This network as developed as a part of the FuTURE project costing about 19.3 Million USD
3G is not available in mainland China even today and the country is expected to issue 3G licences later this year.
Should India dump 3G and go straight for 4G ?
Some questions remain unanswered.
via zdnet
