NTT DoCoMo today unveiled the third-generation (3G) FOMA SIMPURE L2 handset for users who prefer an easy-to-use model without highly sophisticated functions.

Designed in collaboration with industrial/interior designer Gwenael Nicolas and handset manufacturer LG Electronics, Inc, DoCoMo plans to release the new handset by the end of July.

As the latest model in the SIMPURE ("simple" and "pure") series, the SIMPURE L2 is a stylish and compact phone with convenient basic features and can be used with DoCoMo's WORLD WING™ roaming service and works on W-CDMA, GSM and GPRS networks.

The SIMPURE L2 features a unique "curve & square" design that fits comfortably into the user's hand. The 17.6 mm slide-type handset features a stylish keypad with a layout for easy dialing.

Available in royal black, silky whit and nobel gold, this phone has dimension of 98 x 48 x 17,6 mm and weight around 110 grams. In a static continuous stand-by time, this phone can active along 350 hours or 200 hours in dynamic situation.

This phone has ability 140 minutes for continuous talk time and 90 minuted for continuous video calling time. Less sophisticated, but still a powerful 3G W-CDMA phone.