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The ASUS A696 is pretty skinny at 1.57cm but manages to incorporate full GPS functionality without a protruding antenna, and is encased in stainless steel with that now all-important anti-glare 3.5-inch touchscreen.

The base operating system is Windows Mobile 5.0, which allows users to not only play music and movies, but read e-mail and browse the web, connecting through 802.11b/g. Bluetooth 2.0 allows the device to pair with numerous accessories.

The target business audience will appreciate the bundled software, which includes Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Files can be stored on 256MB of internal memory, or alternately on any number of SD cards.
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Sagem is one of the few mobile phone producers that dared in launching a new handset on the big day when the iPhone is due for launch. Probably because the Sagem my850v has nothing to do with the high performances of Apple’s phone due for release.

This 3G clamshell phone model manages to bring for its user the most common performances that he might use. No high technology, nothing
we have ever seen before in other cell phone models.

Sagem my850v comes with an especially stylish design, which makes it look as a stylish device, capable of high performances. Looks may be deceiving, as this mobile phone comes only with the most common capabilities coming from a telecommunication device.

The blue finish with mirrored front display manages to be both appealing and practical at the same time. It looks smooth and refined, with elegant lines which have high chances of receiving appreciation from a large number of people. (more…)

Samsung has unveiled four new phone models in Singaporeas to bring their entertainment solutions onto a new market.

Samsung’s lineup of phone models is made of devices capable of high camera performances and evolved music rendering. Their F500, F300, F740 and E590 models will be available from now on a new market. “Today’s young and trendy consumers are always looking for compact yet power-packed products which allow them to carry their entertainment with them wherever they go. We believe our new line-up offers them a gamut of high-technology multimedia from music to video in sleek form factors”, said Mr. Ng Long Shyang, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Telecommunications and IT products.

The Samsung F500 model comes with a 2.4 inch TFT screen and high performance video capabilities. What makes this handset stand out from all other mobile phones is the fact that it is actually the first such device to be DivX Certified. This handset will be available starting August, this year.
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Motorola launches RAZR2 first in Korea, jumping ahead of the official July release date. The designer flip-phone has all the features announced in May, including its extra-large 2-inch external LCD with touch controls, a refined interface, and the stainless steel body with aluminum hinge that toughens the phone despite being no thicker than the original RAZR.

The exact version going on sale is unavailable but is likely to be the V9, which can operate on the company’s 3G, HSDPA-based network. Motorola will offer the phone through Korean provider SK Telecom for the equivalent of $630 before carrier plan discounts are factored in. A larger release in Asia is planned in July, with North America and other regions picking up the V8, V9, and V9m versions by the end of the summer. [via]

Taking a stab at the speaker system market occupied by Sonos and others, IntelliTouch has debuted its Eos wireless satellite speaker system for use with the iPod. Using non-WiFi (but “WiFi-friendly) wireless transmission technology, the speaker system links up to four remote speakers, purportedly delivering interference-free CD sound quality (48Khz). The wireless transfer method uses error correction and a unique frequency hopping scheme for a real-world indoor range of up to 150 feet (50 meters) through walls, floors and ceilings. In open outdoor environments, Eos can broadcast in excess of 300 feet (100 meters).
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A sequel to Sanyo’s well-known Katana flip-phone is real and close at hand, a leak on Sprint’s own developer site shows. Virtually complete, the handset should be at least as slender and will have all the staple features expected of a mid-range phone. The Sanyo SCP-8500 (Katana DLX) has bluetooth, 240 x 320 resolution 256k colors screen and support EV-DO network. The 96 MB memory is a decent one to keep all your photos and files while the microSD card slot can expand your memory storage needs easily.

Main Features of Sanyo SCP-8500:

• Camera
• JavaME
• Bluetooth Technology
• Sprint TV Capable

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