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MWC2009: Digicel and ZTE Launch Coral-200 Solar Powered Phone

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:48:32 +0000

Digicel Group and ZTE has launched the Coral-200-Solar, which will be available in selected market in June this year. The company has been providing its customer with low-cost or free portable solar chargers, now it has decided to join the solar panel integrated mobile phone.

Mr Xiong Hui, VP of ZTE’s handset division says: “As mobile phones continue to proliferate in emerging markets and are widely used where electricity is available, mobile operators are demanding more innovative handsets. We are confident that the Digicel Coral-200-Solar is such a product and that solar power technology can be used in any type of handset. We are pleased to provide this handset with Digicel and Intivation. It will help millions of consumers worldwide to use mobile phones more conveniently and the technology is more environment-friendly.”

Detail specifications of Coral-200-Solar is not available at the moment.

ZTE to Unveil Complete Range of Smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2009

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:07:51 +0000

ZTE is to unveil a full portfolio of smartphones at the Mobile World Congress 2009. 10 different designs will be on display, including customized handsets for Vodafone and China Mobile. The VF 1231 model will be the highlight of ZTE’s showcase which has been developed especially for Vodafone. The smartphone has been approved y FCC and is based on Windows Mobile platform and has a single chip for GSM and EDGE. ZTE’s range of smartphones is based on the latest operating systems including Linux (Android?) and Windows Mobile.

ZTE’s smartphones range from low to high-end handsets. Latest models include the ‘XIANG’ series of 3.5G super slim HSDPA/HSUPA handsets, the e760 (a GSM-based handset custom-made for China Mobile) and the D820/D810 (a CDMA-based handset custom-made for China Telecom). Also, ZTE will be displaying the U981, a top-end smartphone that was deployed by China Mobile during the Beijing Olympic Games.

Rogers Wireless Now Offers Samsung Rugby A836 and ZTE Rock F165

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:48:15 +0000

Rogers Wireless today announced the addition of two new rugged handsets, the Samsung Rugby A836 and ZTE Rock F165 to its line of rugged wireless product. The new Samsung Rugby is a heavy-duty work phone that makes it easy to get the job done right, with a large external speaker, 3G high-speed data access where available, access to e-mail, instant messaging, HTML browser and more. Its rugged design is highly durable and damage resistant.

The Samsung Rugby is certified to U.S Military Standard MIL-STD-810F compliance for dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes (from – 21C degrees to +63C degrees). Additional features of the Samsung Rugby include advanced messaging options, 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, Bluetooth technology and a microSD memory card slot.

The ZTE Rock boasts a durable design ideal for harsh environments and features an extended antenna, which provides stronger signal performance in remote areas.

Other features of the ZTE Rock include:

176 x220 pixel display resolution
128MB internal memory storage; up to 2GB expandable memory with micro SD – 2 megapixel camera Pricing and :

The Samsung Rugby is available for $149.99 on a three-year plan, while the ZTE Rock is available for $79.99 on a three-year plan; both devices are exclusive to Rogers Wireless.

MetroPCS Start Offering ZTE C78 Candybar Phone

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:49:41 +0000

ZTE USA announced the general availability of the ZTE C78 handset offered by MetroPCS, featuring a candybar design with a 2-inch backlit color display in purple casing. The ZTE C78 includes over 60 MB of user memory for downloading games, ringtones and applications, as well as a VGA camera with zoom, picture messaging capabilities and Bluetooth.

Checkout its specifications below:

Main Display: 2.0″ TFT LCD, 176 x 220 Pixels,262K Colors
MIDI 72Poly Ringer
Built in 60MB memory
Battery: 900mAh
Display 110mm x 50mm x 14mm
Standby time 180 hours(Subject to network)
Talk time 220 minutes(Subject to network)
Weight: 91.3g

ZTE Unveils U990 with HSDPA and TD-SCDMA Supported

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:22:49 +0000

ZTE Corporation announced the U990 device, the world’s first HSDPA TD-SCDMA mobile handset. The new handset was first unveiled last week and is ZTE’s third TD-SCDMA (China’s 3G Network) mobile handset model. The new model supports dual mode TD-SCDMA/EDGE allowing seamless transitions between the two networks. Its HSDPA speed is capable of reaching 2.8Mbps for downlink transmission and 384kbps for uplink transmission.

The U990 handset runs on Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system and is the first ZTE handset integrated with a Microsoft OS. ZTE’s U990 also has a full touch-screen and is equipped with both GPS/AGPS navigation technologies.

via [3g.co.uk]

MetroPCS to Offer ZTE C79 Music Phone

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:16:59 +0000

ZTE USA today announced the general availability of the ZTE C79 handset in the U.S. market. The ZTE C79, a CDMA AWS flip phone, is being offered by carrier MetroPCS to subscribers in the U.S. markets. The ZTE C79 includes over 60 MB of user memory for downloading games and applications as well as an MP3 player which includes external music keys.

Featuring a sleek design and affordable price point, the ZTE C79 also includes a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and picture messaging. The handset operates on AWS frequency bands in addition to the PCS and Cellular bands.

Specifications:

External Display: 64K color, 96 x 64 Pixels
Internal Display: 262K TFT color, 176 x 220 Pixels
Band Frequency: CDMA dual band (800/1900 MHz), CDMA2000 1xRTT, AWS
Camera: 1.3 Megapixels CMOS Camera, Flash, Auto Focus, Self timer
External Memory: MicroSD
Internal Memory: 69 MB
Standby Time: 200 hr
Talk Time: 3.6 hr
Technology: AWS
Battery Capacity: 1000mAh
Included Accessories: Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide, USB Cable, Stereo Wired Headset