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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Nokia Adds 2 New Handsets to Eseries

Mobiado Introduces 2 New Dual-Band 3G Mobile Phones

Mobiado continues the tradition of the hardwood Executive Model series with the Professional 105 EM (PRO105EM); and unveils its first gold phone, the Professional 105 GCB (PRO105GCB).

PROFESSIONAL 105 EM

The PRO105EM is the evolution in the hardwood Executive Model series, combining hardwood, aluminum, sapphire crystal, and 24-karat gold to truly create the ultimate in luxury. The Mobiado PRO105EM is available in two versions; Cocobolo and Ebony.

Cocobolo and Ebony hardwoods exemplify everything you would expect from new levels in luxury design. Every PRO105EM is as different and unique as every rare exotic tree is. No two phones are alike. Both hardwoods have been prized for centuries for their high durability, strength, high value, and rare beauty. Each pair of wood inserts is CNC machined from the same piece of solid wood to guarantee consistent grain structure on both sides of the phone.

The hardwood is then inlayed into an anodized aluminum frame. The buttons of the PRO105EM are sapphire crystal, hand painted with black paint, to produce a front surface made entirely of sapphire crystal. This material combination has produced a case not matched by anyone in quality or design.

PROFESSIONAL 105 GCB

Combining age-old techniques used with Swiss mechanical watches and the modern simplicity of large pieces of sapphire crystal; the PRO105GCB is a stunning masterpiece with classic details.
The frame is precision CNC machined from solid brass and is then finished with a 5 micron thick 24-karat gold plating. The screws are gold plated brass.

The buttons of the PRO105GCB are sapphire crystal, hand painted with 24-karat gold, to produce a front surface made entirely of sapphire crystal. The PRO105GCB is modern marvel with a classic flare. A new tradition has begun.

All the lettering and symbols on the PRO105EM and PRO105GCB are hand painted with 24-karet gold. Using a unique painting process, the gold keypad visibly disappears and becomes illuminated when the keypad lights up, creating a dramatic effect when used in low light conditions.

Using the construction of the Professional 105 ZAF lineup, the entire front and back of the PRO105EM and PRO105GCB have been crafted from large pieces of sapphire crystal, providing a modern minimalist look with a wear resistance second only to diamond. The PRO105EM and the PRO105GCB utilize a unique and hidden sliding battery cover mechanism (patent pending) with the battery cover being made entirely from one piece of sapphire crystal.

The PRO105EM and PRO105GCB are unlocked, quad-band GSM/EGSM and dual-band WCDMA network operational. They work within North America, Europe, Africa, Asia- Pacific, and South America where GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 850/2100 networks are available. They are equipped with a 2 megapixel camera and video camera, more than 1 GB internal memory, 2" display with up to 16 million colors, Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity, and a music player that supports AAC, eAAC+, and MP3 audio formats.

Source : www.3g.co.uk

Sony Ericsson C905 with an 8.1 Megapixel Camera !

Motorola announced regional availability of the award-winning ROKR E8 which transforms from music player to phone with the touch of a button.

Using breakthrough ModeShift™ technology from Motorola, the device presents users with only the controls they need, at the time they need them, instantly transforming from music player to phone with the touch of a button.

“ROKR E8 does not compromise – it’s both an MP3 player that makes great phone calls and a mobile phone with tremendous audio capabilities. With Motorola’s unique ModeShift technology, we’re dispelling the myth that mobile phones with music features are inferior to stand-alone audio devices,” said Stephen Nolan, vice president and general manager, Mobile Devices Europe, Middle East & Africa.

“We are confident consumers will embrace this ground-breaking device and we look forward to transforming their mobile experience by taking them from talk to music in just one touch.”

This confidence is supported by industry acclaim for the ROKR E8 at the CES tradeshow in Las Vegas earlier this year, where it received the CNET Best of CES Award in the Cell Phones and Smartphones category and CNET’s People’s Voice Award.

When powered off, the surface of ROKR E8 is smooth, with no visible keys. Power on the device and it presents a virtual numbered keypad on the front surface. With one “press” of the virtual music key, the phone keypad disappears and control keys for the music player – play, pause, fast forward and rewind – appear in its place.

Yet, ROKR E8 is more than just a “touch”-operated device. Using innovative vibrating haptics technology, the device provides the tactile feedback consumers expect from a traditional keypad, providing confirmation they have pressed a virtual key.

ROKR E8 also marks the debut of the new FastScroll navigation wheel from Motorola, a variable-speed touch control that lets consumers easily scroll through all of the content stored on the device. With a gentle slide of the thumb, the wheel quickly scrolls through your music (music mode), contacts (phone mode), calendar (phone mode), or multimedia (imaging mode) content. Information is easily viewed on the landscape 2.0” QVGA display.

In music mode, ROKR E8 delivers great sound through a three-dimensional stereo feature that enhances two-channel audio and an on-board equaliser. Music can be enjoyed on the built-in speaker, with a compatible Bluetooth® enabled stereo headset1, or through a wired headset plugged into the 3.5mm jack.

ROKR E8 also helps consumers discover new music with a built-in FM radio and support for Song ID2. The 2GB internal memory can store up to 1,600 songs3, and the external memory is expandable up to 4GB with an optional microSD™ card. Music transfers quickly with USB 2.0. The device is compatible with Windows® Media Player® 11 on the PC, which also provides access to more than 200 online music stores.

In phone mode, ROKR E8 provides outstanding voice quality using Motorola CrystalTalk™ technology. The powerful device can receive calls while downloading or playing music, text messaging2, surfing the Web2 or taking pictures. Quality construction and materials help make ROKR E8 durable and reliable, and a high gloss front, aluminium soft touch back, spun metal side keys and engraved banding offer the modern style expected from Motorola.

FEATURES

ModeShift technology transforms the device from phone to music player to imaging device with the touch of a button
FastScroll navigation wheel allows for scrolling through songs, contact and image library with the slide of a thumb
Innovative haptics technology provides tactile response when a virtual key is pressed
2GB internal memory4; optional external memory support up to 4GB capacity
Microsoft™ music ecosystem support
3.5 mm stereo headset jack, stereo Bluetooth wireless technology (A2DP)3
2.0 megapixel camera with 8x zoom, multi-shot feature, video capture and playback
Airplane mode to play uninterrupted music in the air, even without a SIM card
Talking phone offers a voice readout of text messages while dialing number or when receiving a call
MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, Real Audio (RA) v10
Crystal Talk™ technology
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