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		<title>Sharp Baccarat SH-09C, A Luxurious Japanese Phone</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/sharp-baccarat-sh-09c-a-luxurious-japanese-phone-0915865</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharp Baccarat SH-09C is now available via NTT DOCOMO, Japan. The device was made by a French luxury crystal glass maker called Baccarat. This device are limited edition only. The customer will be able to see a Baccarat glass or tumbler whenever they receive or make a call using the SH-09C. It also will comes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sharp Baccarat SH-09C is now available via NTT DOCOMO, Japan. The device was made by a French luxury crystal glass maker called Baccarat. This device are limited edition only.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/SH-09C.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/SH-09C-580x580.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="580" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15866" /></a></p>
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<p>The customer will be able to see a Baccarat glass or tumbler whenever they receive or make a call using the SH-09C. It also will comes with Baccarat wall papers, fonts and icons. </p>
<p>It featured a 3.4-inch screen with 480×854 resolution, 14.1MP CCD camera with full HD recording, HDMI port, DLNA support, and Wi-Fi. Japanese buyer can purchase the device next month and there&#8217;s only 5,000 units available.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2011/02/09/sharp-baccarat-sh-09c-japans-newest-luxury-handset/">via</a> MobileCrunch]</p>
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		<title>Vertu Constellation Quest Promo Video</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/vertu-constellation-quest-promo-video-1412593</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vertu is the pinnacle of mobile phone excellence worldwide. They offers the ultimate of luxury phones. This time Vertu comes up with a promo video for their newest luxurious creation, the Vertu Constellation Quest. The handset costs $4,000-$7,000 range for the basic model line. The devices are hand-made and hand-polished which give off the level [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vertu is the pinnacle of mobile phone excellence worldwide. They offers the ultimate of luxury phones. This time Vertu comes up with a promo video for their newest luxurious creation, the Vertu Constellation Quest. The handset costs $4,000-$7,000 range for the basic model line.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Screen-shot-2010-10-13-at-10.19.11-AM3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12597" src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Screen-shot-2010-10-13-at-10.19.11-AM3.jpg" alt="" width="641" height="352" /></a></p>
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<p>The devices are hand-made and hand-polished which give off the level of luxury Vertu customers deserved. As we have known, the device runs with Symbian. Here&#8217;s the video.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><p><a href="http://www.slashphone.com/vertu-constellation-quest-promo-video-1412593"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p>
<blockquote><p>Any other luxury category, whether it’s cars, watches, handbags, fashion… it’s all about beauty and an emotional value. It’s for people who want to express their lifestyle, their success, have a high appreciation of the beautiful materials and experience. Thats the same for Vertu.</p></blockquote>
<p>[<a href="http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/10/13/vertu-makes-a-video-explaining-why-we-cant-afford-their-phones/#comments">via</a> mobilecrunch]</p>
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		<title>Versace First Luxury Phone Unveiled</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/versace-first-luxury-phone-unveiled-209759</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 14:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Versace today introduces its first luxury phone called Versace Unique, designed together with Modelabs Group. The Unique will be sold through its worldwide boutiques and other selected watch and fine jewellery networks. Crafted with pure ceramic or handmade lacquers delicately framed with an 18K yellow gold finish or 316L grade stainless steel inlay, the Versace [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Versace today introduces its first luxury phone called Versace Unique, designed together with Modelabs Group. The Unique will be sold through its worldwide boutiques and other selected watch and fine jewellery networks.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/versace-unique-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9760" title="versace-unique-1" src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/versace-unique-1-479x580.jpg" alt="" width="479" height="580" /></a></p>
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<p>Crafted with pure ceramic or handmade lacquers delicately framed with an 18K yellow gold finish or 316L grade stainless steel inlay, the Versace Unique touch screen is protected with a single piece sapphire crystal screen. Its internal software is actually provided by LG. The touch interface is said to seamless interface between life and technology, design and usefulness.</p>
<p>Other than the luxury material used, the luxury phone also comes with a 5 megapixel camera, LED flash, Dolby Mobile surround sound and will be available in early June.</p>
<p>Gian Giacomo Ferraris, Chief Executive Officer of Versace Group said: “We are excited about Versace Unique. Our team has worked well with our partners at Modelabs to manufacture a very innovative product which perfectly blends luxury materials, craftsmanship and the advanced technologies of LG. As we move forward in the development of our business, we are particularly happy to be able to strengthen the offer of luxury accessories that complement our core fashion products in line with Versace`s DNA.”</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.koreanewswire.co.kr/?job=news&amp;no=475223" target="_blank">koreanewswire</a>]</p>
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		<title>Mobiado Launches the Classic 712AF Luxury Phone</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/mobiado-launches-the-classic-712af-luxury-phone-017589</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mobiado today unveils the Classic 712ZAF, crafted with aluminum, sapphire crystal, and stainless steel to create new standard in luxury. The aluminum frame is created from aircraft aluminum to build a strong/stiff yet light body, it is polished or filtered glass bead blasted, and then anodized coated to produce a rock hard ceramic coating for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mobiado today unveils the Classic 712ZAF, crafted with aluminum, sapphire crystal, and stainless steel to create new standard in luxury. The aluminum frame is created from aircraft aluminum to build a strong/stiff yet light body, it is polished or filtered glass bead blasted, and then anodized coated to produce a rock hard ceramic coating for the toughest of uses. Large sapphire crystal plates are precision inset into the aluminum body. The buttons and screws are created from stainless steel with an illuminating sapphire crystal button for the selection key. The phone will be available in six designer colors: Black, Black Satin, Blue, Grey, Red, and Silver.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1609/CLASSIC_712ZAF_Silver_Front_Angle_Small.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="572" /></p>
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<p>The 712ZAF is unlocked and will work with any GSM network operator. The phone is quad-band GSM (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) and has triple band WCDMA Band I, II and VIII (2100/1900/900) coverage on up to five continents. It is equipped with a large 2.2” QVGA display, 5 megapixel camera and video camera with flash, integrated GPS, web browser, email support, and a music player that supports AMR, MID, MP3, MP4, M4A, .WMA and AAC files.</p>
<p>Specifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Quad-band GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900</li>
<li>Weight: 143.5 g (excluding battery)</li>
<li>Dimensions: 111.6 mm x 45.2mm x 12.1 mm (Excluding protruding buttons.)</li>
<li>5 megapixel camera with auto focus, LED flash</li>
<li>2.2-inch QVGA TFT display screen</li>
<li>1.17GB internal memory</li>
<li>Bluetooth</li>
<li>A-GPS</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1609/CLASSIC_712ZAF_Silver_Back_Angle_Small.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="575" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1609/CLASSIC_712ZAF_Silver_Closeup2_Small.jpg" alt="" width="575" height="383" /></p>
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		<title>Bellperre Announces its &#8220;finest woods&#8217; Tailor Made Phone</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/bellperre-announces-its-finest-woods-tailor-made-phone-127266</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Offering tailor made luxury phones, Bellperre is introducing their latest work with woods sourced from sustainable forests around the world. The new collection use the same design and hardware specifications as its other collections, comes with windows mobile, 176 x 220 display resolution, blueotooth and support GSM Triband network. Select from classic woods like Walnut [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Offering tailor made luxury phones, Bellperre is introducing their latest work with woods sourced from sustainable forests around the world. The new collection use the same design and hardware specifications as its other collections, comes with windows mobile, 176 x 220 display resolution, blueotooth and support GSM Triband network.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/796/Bellperre-wood.jpg" border="0" alt="Bellperre-wood" width="236" height="510" /></p>
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<p>Select from classic woods like Walnut or Elm or choose straight-grained veneers such as Zebrano or Wenge for a more contemporary ambience. Each piece of wood is selected for the expression of its burrs and grain. The wood is carefully hand-crafted to ensure a flawless finish and is treated to allow usage in critical circumstances.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1222/bellperre-1.jpg" border="0" alt="bellperre-1" width="575" height="531" /></p>
<p>Specifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tri Band: 900/1800/1900 MHz</li>
<li>Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)</li>
<li>JAVA, MP3, mini USB</li>
<li>Camera with Camcorder &amp; Video Player</li>
<li>Windows Mobile</li>
<li>PC Outlook synchronisation</li>
<li>Email Alerts, MSN Messenger</li>
<li>Hands Free Calling</li>
<li>TFT Display: 176 X 220 pixels</li>
<li>Screen size: 2&#8243; inch</li>
<li>Screen Glass: unscratchable Sapphire Crystal</li>
<li>Casing: Aluminium, Steel and Titanium</li>
<li>Keypad: Brushed Stainless Steel</li>
<li>Buttons: Carved out of Solid metal</li>
<li>Leather: Luxury Leather (highest standard)</li>
<li>Weight: 120 grams, Size: 100 x 44 x 15,5 mm</li>
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		<title>Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini Luxury Phone</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/meridiist-automobili-lamborghini-luxury-phone-047224</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In tribute to the year Automobili Lamborghini was founded, TAG Heuer has teamed up with Lamborghini to produce 1963 pieces of Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini luxury candybar. Housed in black titanium carbide coated 316L stainless steel, the design of the MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini phone references the super sports car down to its famed signature on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In tribute to the year Automobili Lamborghini was founded, TAG Heuer has teamed up with Lamborghini to produce 1963 pieces of Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini luxury candybar.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slashphone.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=52216&amp;size=big&amp;cat=1581"><img src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1581/medium/meridiist-automobili-lamborghini.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="420" height="574" /></a></p>
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<p>Housed in black titanium carbide coated 316L stainless steel, the design of the MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini phone references the super sports car down to its famed signature on the battery cover &#8211; the same as on the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640&#8242;s V12 engine block. The back of the device is engraved with its limited edition number while the keyboard is customized with Automobili Lamborghini&#8217;s trademark Taurus bull on the steel central button. The display is made from 60.5 carats of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Its battery life is unrivalled and offers a seven hours talk time or 28 days standby power.</p>
<p>The TAG Heuer MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini phone will be available in November at selected TAG Heuer and Lamborgini retailers.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tag-heuer-meridiist-mobile-phone-uses-lamborghini-design-elements-0362637/" target="_blank">slashgear</a>]</p>
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		<title>First Vertu ClamShell, the Constellation Ayxta</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/first-vertu-clamshell-the-constellation-ayxta-287136</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unlike the usual candybar design, Vertu has built its new Constellation Ayxta in a clamshell design. Alongside Vertu Concierge, which provides expert advice and assistance around the clock and globe, the handset also features the Vertu Select service. This exclusive service brings extensive knowledge of the most relevant online lifestyle information directly to the palm of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unlike the usual candybar design, Vertu has built its new Constellation Ayxta in a clamshell design. Alongside Vertu Concierge, which provides expert advice and assistance around the clock and globe, the handset also features the Vertu Select service. This exclusive service brings extensive knowledge of the most relevant online lifestyle information directly to the palm of the Vertu client’s hand. The new clamshell is available from €4,900 to €6,500 now.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slashphone.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=52100&amp;size=big&amp;cat="><img src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1570/medium/constellation-ayxta-3.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="575" height="431" /></a></p>
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<p>Vertu also now introduces a new channel to the Vertu Select service with the launch of the Constellation Ayxta – City Brief. The new channel will deliver restaurant recommendations, the latest exhibitions, shopping guides and important cultural etiquette tips.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slashphone.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=52099&amp;size=big&amp;cat="><img src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1570/medium/constellation-ayxta-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="575" height="431" /></a></p>
<p>The Constellation Ayxta also comes with an exclusively composed soundtrack by British music pioneers and Grammy nominees, Zero 7. Recorded in London at The Hospital Club in June 2009, Zero 7 has created a collection of new music for the handset alongside new ringtones and a reworking of the familiar Sandpiper ringtone, originally composed when Vertu launched its first phone in 2002.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slashphone.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=52102&amp;size=big&amp;cat="><img src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1570/medium/constellation-ayxta-5.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="575" height="575" /></a></p>
<p>Specifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Multiband GSM coverage worldwide</li>
<li>(WCDMA I/II/V/VI, EGSM 900, GSM 850/1800/1900 networks)</li>
<li>GPS navigation with preloaded maps</li>
<li>Bluetooth</li>
<li>2.4&#8243; HVGA display with 16 million colours</li>
<li>Laser drilled and back-illuminated keypad</li>
<li>Size: 100 x 48 x 18 mm</li>
<li>Up to 6 hours talk time (GSM)</li>
<li>Up to 4 hours talk time (WCDMA)</li>
<li>Up to 300 hours standby time</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Mobiado Announces Grand 350 Pioneer Luxury Phone</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/mobiado-announces-grand-350-pioneer-luxury-phone-197067</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mobiado today announces its latest luxury phone Grand 350 Pioneer, specially for NASA’s Pioneer 10 spacecraft launched in 1972. The company plans to made 37 units of the Grand 350 Pioneer, with an unique Gibeon meteorite battery cover. The material was supplied by the cosmos from a four billion-year old meteorite discovered in 1836 in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mobiado today announces its latest luxury phone Grand 350 Pioneer, specially for NASA’s Pioneer 10 spacecraft launched in 1972. The company plans to made 37 units of the Grand 350 Pioneer, with an unique Gibeon meteorite battery cover. The material was supplied by the cosmos from a four billion-year old meteorite discovered in 1836 in Namibia.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/1566/GRAND_PIONEER_FRONT_ANGLE_M.jpg" border="0" alt="GRAND_PIONEER_FRONT_ANGLE_M" width="472" height="522" /></p>
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<p>The 350 Pioneer body is CNC machined from spacecraft aluminum, and clear anodized to produce an elegant hard surface for demanding everyday use. The frame is then inlayed with sapphire crystal and the infrared window is made from a solid piece of ruby crystal. The screws are gold plated stainless steel. The buttons of the 350 Pioneer are a dramatic combination of sapphire crystal and stainless steel.</p>
<p>The 350 Pioneer is unlocked, with quad-band GSM/EGSM, 3.5G, HSPDA, and WLAN connectivity. The phone works within North America, Europe, Africa, Asia- Pacific, and South America where GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks are available. It is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera and video camera, integrated GPS, 2.36&#8243; display with up to 16 million colors, Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity, as well as a music and video player with a 2.5mm AV connector.</p>
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<p>[via <a href="http://www.unwiredview.com/2009/10/19/mobiado-grand-350-pioneer-luxury-phone-pays-homage-to-nasa/" target="_blank">unwiredview</a> / <a href="http://www.mobiado.com/news.htm" target="_blank">mobiado</a>]</p>
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		<title>Giorgio Armani and Samsung Announces 1300 USD Smartphone</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comes in a 3.5-inch full touch screen and slide out QWERTY keyboard, Samsung and Giorgio Armani has announced its new luxury smartphone, which will be sold at around 1300 USD. The new Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone offers always-on connectivity tools including 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 5.76Mbps HSUPA and WiFi access. It will be available in Italy, the UK, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Comes in a 3.5-inch full touch screen and slide out QWERTY keyboard, Samsung and Giorgio Armani has announced its new luxury smartphone, which will be sold at around 1300 USD. The new Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone offers always-on connectivity tools including 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 5.76Mbps HSUPA and WiFi access. It will be available in Italy, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Russia, China, and the UAE (Dubai).</p>
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<p>To satisfy business professionals, who want to easily and efficiently manage their work and personal lives, the Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone offers the latest multi-media features such as a 5-megapixel camera, a music player and a video player supporting various types of multimedia formats. The phone comes with 3.5” AMOLED screen for viewing videos and slide shows in high-resolution and with reduced power consumption. Furthermore, it offers 8 Gigabytes of internal memory and an extendable microSD slot up to 32GB to store multimedia content.</p>
<p>The Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone also offers GPS navigation, so users can get their bearings wherever work or life takes them.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/giorgio-armani-samsung-phone-gets-fully-specd-1259873/" target="_blank">slashgear</a>]</p>
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		<title>Gresso Announces Grand Monaco Collection</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/gresso-announces-grand-monaco-collection-246581</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Poh Liaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inspired by Formula 1 racing, Gresso&#8217;s new Grand Monaco Collection is the company next luxury phone made with special material. The phone case is executed of titanium superalloy, coated with several layers of high-tech ceramic. This coating neither gets tarnished nor changes its colour according to Gresso. The keyboard plate under vacuum is covered with ultrastrong [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Inspired by Formula 1 racing, Gresso&#8217;s new Grand Monaco Collection is the company next luxury phone made with special material. The phone case is executed of titanium superalloy, coated with several layers of high-tech ceramic. This coating neither gets tarnished nor changes its colour according to Gresso.</p>
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<p>The keyboard plate under vacuum is covered with ultrastrong titanium Black PVD, which makes the surface mirrorlike black and scratchproof. Laser cut figures and letters. The navigation keys are made of surgical steel with the application of ultra-precision turning technology that ensures the superexcellent precision and impecable shape of each detail. Magnetic Smart Lock for battery cover fastening.</p>
<p>With all the luxury features, though, the Grand Monaco Collection only comes with a 2 megapixel camera, built in Bluetooth and supports GPRS/EDGE wireless data connection.</p>
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