18th April 2008

Motorola Roadmap Takes Surprise Turn

Motorola Roadmap 2008



The leaked Motorola roadmap indicates 9 devices planned for rollout in 2008 including some expected candidates and a few surprises.

The officially announced models include the W270, E8 and U9 and leaked phones like ZN5, A1800, A1600 and A810.

The biggest news is the inclusion of the L800T and VE75. The L800T will be Motorola’s first foray into TD-SCDMA devices and the candybar will feature 1.9″ 176×220 260K color display, 2 megapixel camera and dip in at 110 grams and 49×112×15mm. The VE75 slider will feature 2.6 inch WQVGA (400×240) 260K color 16:9 screen, dual SIM support, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and weighs 120 grams.

Perhaps the most exciting model in the mix will be the ZN5 with its 5 megapixel AF camera and Xenon flash the linux 2.6.1 operating, TV-Out featuring phone will all come in at under 12mm thick.

Will Motorola manage to reverse their fortunes with this lot?



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18th April 2008

Nokia Entry Level Phones 2008

Nokia has gone new phone crazy with an eye on entry level markets the 7070 Prism, 5000, 2680 Slide, 2600 Classic, Nokia 1680 Classic and Nokia 1209 are sure to gain traction in 2008, check out live photos here.


Nokia 7070 Prism Live Photos

Nokia 7070 Prism - stylish, fold design sets it apart
The next release in the uniquely designed Prism series the 7070 Prism picks up where the 7900 and 7500 left off, and as the pics show, the Prism is a force of nature. Offering personalized content for MP3 ringtones, themes and wallpaper in addition to voice recorder and hands-free speaker this low end release from Nokia will get you noticed from Q3.


Nokia 5000 Live Photos

Nokia 5000
Setting the standard for style and function the Nokia 5000 boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera, QVGA display, FM Radio and MP3 ringtones. Set to ship in Q2 the Bluetooth and GPRS enabled phone will support email and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging.


Nokia 2680 Slide Live Photos

Nokia 2680 Slide
A slim camera phone, the Nokia 2680 Slide is their first slide device for entry level markets. With FM radio, recording capability and MP3 ringtones as well as integrated caerma, the 2680 is bound to stir interest when it ships in Q3.


Nokia 2600 Classic Live Photos

Nokia 2600 Classic
“While cost sensitivity is an important element in creating mobile devices for emerging markets, the overwhelming feedback we receive from consumers in these markets is that they want their mobile device to complement their personality and offer a range of colours and entertainment features,” says Alex Lambeek, Vice President, Entry Devices, Nokia. “The Nokia 2600 classic offers a colorful sense of flair and a robust set of features at an exceptionally accessible price. As with all Nokia devices, it is backed by a brand that stands for quality and durability.”


Nokia 1680 Classic Live Photos

Nokia 1680 Classic
Nokia’s most affordable cameraphone to date, the Nokia 1680 classic offers VGA camera and video recording features and one-touch access for photos and videos. This model is expected Q2

Nokia 1209
A revelation for those watching what they spend the 1209 includes a pre-paid tracker, a cost-tracking application, and the multiple phonebook - which allows up to five people to store personal contact lists of up to two hundred numbers on a single phone.


Nokia 1209 Live Photos



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18th April 2008

Super Scroll Concept Runs VISTA

Super Scroll Phone Concept Photos



The Super Scroll Concept phone brings million dollar design to life in a full computer phone that runs VISTA or XP.

The concept phone features a full QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen, 10 megapixel camera, 1080p video recording as well as WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity.

Interested parties may have to wait some time before this fantasy becomes reality, let alone until VISTA is capable of running said device.



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18th April 2008

Sony Ericsson C902 and C702 Video Review

Our friends from Phonearena have reviewed the anticipated C series from Sony Ericsson : Sony Ericsson C902 & C702.

SONY ERICSSON C902

Sony Ericsson C702



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