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Nokia 7020 is Fashionable Affordable Clamshell

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:29:34 +0000

With an estimated retail price of 90 euros, the 7020 mixes light, colour and metal finishes to give the device a more personal feel whilst a unique effect alerts users to a new call or message. The clamshell phone has a 2 megapixel camera, 2.2-inch display screen, microSD card slot and built in FM Radio. On the outside of this fold device sits a hidden second screen, which bursts into view when a new call or message is received.

Available in a range of colours, the Nokia 7020 is expected to beging shipping in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 90 before subsidies and taxes.

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Nokia Introduces Low Cost Nokia 2720 fold

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:20:05 +0000

The Nokia 2720 fold is a compact fold phone with an exciting mirror-effect design, which helps people stay organized with easy access to email, calendar, Internet connectivity and file sharing applications. Email can be activated by completing a simple three step set-up process, and in select markets will be offered with Nokia Life Tools.

Having a similar design as the Nokia 6600 fold, the new Nokia 2720 fold will be sold for around 55 euros only. Despite the low cost it comes with built in FM Radio, bluetooth and support radio recording. It will be available in third quarter this year for emerging markets.

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Sony Ericsson Announces W205 Basic Walkmanphone

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:45:07 +0000

Get the most out of your best music and favourite radio channels with Walkman player, FM radio and TrackID music recognition. The new slider walkmanphone W205 from Sony Ericsson comes with a complete package of entertainment features and the power to set up playlists to ensure you have the right music no matter the occasion.

Need a change? Tune into the FM radio to listen to the latest news, music, sport commentary and talk shows. Heard something you like? Use TrackID to name that tune and artist, and you can even record a sample of a song from the radio to use as your new ringtone. The W205 Walkman supports GSM/GPRS/900/1800 and W205a supports GSM/GPRS 850/1900. W205 Walkman will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colour Ambient Black.

Sony Ericsson W205 features include:

1.3 megapixel camera
Walkman player
TrackID
Opera Mini Web browser
Speakerphone
Polyphonic ringtones
Torch functionality
Java
FM radio with RDS
Radio recording
Bluetooth technology
USB mass storage
Size: 92 x 47 x 16.4 mm
Weight: 96 grams
Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT, Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels
Size: 1.8 inches
Phone memory: Up to 5MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro (M2) up to 2GB
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 9 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs
Music listening time: Up to 13hrs 30 min

CTIA2009: T-Mobile USA to Offer Nokia 1661 in April

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:41:30 +0000

AT CTIA Wireless 2009, Nokia and T-Mobile USA have confirmed the afforadable phone Nokia 1661. It will be available in April, comes with a built in speakerphone, FM radio and flashlight. This prepaid device also comes preloaded with games like Sudoku or Mobile Soccer, ready to play out of the box. The companies did not reveal the pricing at the moment.