BenQ announces the launch of the BenQ C36 music phone, successor to the BenQ C30. The new music phone comes with enhanced multimedia functionalities, upgraded 1.3-megapixel camera and a spacious 2″ LCD display perfect for viewing photos and videos. The top key design brings direct access to FM radio, MP3 player and camera function faster and easier.

Weighing a mere 78g, the upgraded 1.3-megapixel camera supports AVI video recording and playback, and can also do double-duty as a webcam when connected to a PC. The C36’s powerful multimedia functions includes a built-in FM radio with recording and schedule recording functions and a MP3 player supports MP3, WAV, MIDI and AMR formats.

The C36 also adds an e-book reader and a photo editor for touching up photos. It also comes equipped with dual speaker for sharing music with friends and a handy MicroSD card slot and USB connectivity to store and transfer all the music, photos and videos.

Specifications:

• GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
• Battery 650 mAh Li-Ion Battery
• Talk Time Up to 2.4 hrs
• Standby Time UP to 180 hrs
• 1.3 mega pixel camera
• PC Sync Yes
• Health Management ( BMI, Menstrual)
• E-book reader
• Webcam
• Display: 176 x 220, 2″, 262K TFT-LCD
• FM radio ( Scheduled recording)
• Voice memo
• Dual loud speakers
• 64-chord polyphonic ring tone
• MP3, WAV, AMR, MIDI
• WAP 2.0
• GPRS class 12
• USB 1.1
• microSD Card slot extended up to 2GB
• Dimensions: 108 x 47.2 x 14.2mm
• Weight: 78g

The BenQ C36 will be firstly available in Indonesia in May with other countries to follow in the coming months. More photos at next page.