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Sony Ericsson Twiggy Flip Phone – First Look

Ahmad — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:00:10 +0000

Sony Ericsson Twiggy Flip Phone sports an uncommon form factor in Sony Ericsson’s lineup. Less a flip than a candybar with an opening flap that covers the keypad, the handset is nevertheless unique among recent Sony Ericsson offerings. The only specifics known about the device is that it can support Internet widgets, but details such as prices or release dates are unknown.

Nokia 3710 Flip Phone – Full Specs

Ahmad — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:00:04 +0000

This simplistic Nokia 3710 Flip Phone holds a 2.2 inch QVGA screen, 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot. The so-called value-oriented handset has a 2.2-inch main screen with 320×240 resolution. Bluetooth is accounted for and there is a dedicated music player as well as a built-in FM radio. An XHTML web browser lets users access the Internet via 3G networks. There is a built-in GPS sensor that can provide navigation information via Nokia Maps or other applications offered at the Ovi Store.

Specifications of Nokia 3710 Fold:

Format flip
Compliant GSM (850, 900, 1 800 and 1 900 MHz), GPRS Class 32, EDGE, WAP 2.0 and UMTS (850, 1 900 and 2 100 MHz)
Main LCD 2.2 inches or 5.6 cm
A-GPS chip for GPS navigation
Display 16.7 million colors in a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels
Monochrome display in a resolution 128 x 160 pixels
LCD External
3.2 Mpix camera with flash LED
Player
Crane VGA sensor for video
Tuner RDS compatible FM radio
2.5 mm headphone jack
Internal Memory: 70 MB
Slot for memory cards microSDHC, up to 8 GB
Ports MiniUSB 2.0
Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity
Dimensions: 89 x 47 x 15.2 mm
Weight 94 g
Lithium-Ion Battery 860 mAh
Range: before 4h00 in 2G and communications until 3:00 in 3G
S40 interface

Available in black, pink and plum, the 3710 fold will cost the equivalent of $220 when it is released this fall in Europe. One version will support 850MHz HSPA and should the version released within North America.

Samsung Mantra SPH-M340 Flip Mobile Phone

Ahmad — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Samsung Electronics Company announced a new simple model of mobile phone SAMSUNG Mantra SPH-m340, performed in a folding form factor and designed for the U.S. mobile operator Virgin Mobile.

Despite the fact that the SAMSUNG Mantra is not allocated to a top modeling high functionality, it still has the “face” and the following specifications:

Dimensions: 93.5 h47, 5h17, 5 mm
Weight: 95 gr.
Messaging: SMS / EMS / MMS
Main display: 2-inch, TFT, permission 128h160 points
External display: 1-inch, CSTN, resolution 96h96 points
Camera: VGA
Sound: 72-tone polyphony, the system hands-free
Support for Bluetooth wireless technology
Memory: 8 MB
Other applications: Calendar, Clock, Alarm clock, Calculator

Sony Ericsson TM717 Camera Flip Phone

Ahmad — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:00:14 +0000

Sony Ericsson TM717 Camera Flip Phone: Judging by the inscriptions on the casing and the support of the standard 1700 MHz AWS, this unit is designed for mobile operator T-Mobile. In this case, TM717, likely will replace an outdated model TM506, offering users a higher level of functionality.

According to published manuals, a list of characteristics TM717 include 3.2-MP camera module Bluetooth, FM-tuner with RDS, memory card slot for M2, a music player and support for multiple messaging services.

Neither the operator T-Mobile nor the company Sony Ericsson has not announced this phone. According to published early roadmapu, Sony Ericsson TM717 will be in the range of T-Mobile within 1-2 months.

Samsung Gloss SCH-u440 Flip-Phone

Ahmad — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:00:08 +0000

Samsung Gloss SCH-u440 Flip-Phone featuring a 1.3-megapixel camera, music playback, Bluetooth support, 16GB of external memory through microSDHC and sports a 2.2-inch main display are also onboard.

US Cellular will offer its easyedge data services on the Gloss, including access to Your Navigator GPS, news and weather applications, along with games and other applications. Tone Room is also preloaded onto US Cellular’s Gloss, which offers users ringtones updated on a daily basis. City ID, meanwhile, will display the city and state of incoming calls.

Also known as the Cleo, it has an unusual design with a QWERTY keyboard and borrows design cues from a makeup mirror. US Cellular will offer the Gloss in pink and charcoal, though no pricing information has been announced.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Smartphone

Ahmad — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:00:35 +0000

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Smartphone including a 2-megapixel camera, 240×320 pixel LCD internal display in addition to an external display, and a SureType QWERTY keyboard. The provider will offer the handset in pink and black, which has the same specs as other Flip 8230s.

The 8230 supports downloads from BlackBerry App World and can navigate to destinations thanks to its integrated GPS sensor and BlackBerry Maps. Storage comes via a microSDHC memory card slot for as much as 16GB of memory. A2DP/AVRCP Bluetooth support lets users talk wirelessly on compatible headsets or listen to music, while a 3.5mm headset jack offers a wired option.

Cellular South prices the 8230 at $100 after a mail-in rebate and on a new two-year contract that includes a data plan. Cellular South’s smartphone plans start at $50 per month.

Samsung Alias 2 SCH-U750 Handset

Ahmad — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:00:43 +0000

Samsung Alias 2 SCH-U750 Handset features a 2-megapixel camera with Night Shot mode capable of recording both still images and video, a microSD expansion slot capable of supporting up to 16GBs of additional storage, a 2.6″ QVGA screen, Bluetooth, and a claimed battery life of up to 336 hours in standby mode, 5-hours of use. the Samsung Alias 2 weighs 4.34 ounces with the standard battery and measures 4.01 x 2.04 x 0.67 inches.

The Samsung Alias 2 is a dual-hinge handset with a full QWERTY keyboard powered by e-ink — the first of its kind in the U.S. Use of e-ink technology will allow the keys to be dynamic, displaying a regular QWERTY layout in landscape mode or a numerical keypad when in portrait mode. The Samsung Alias 2 is available for $79.99 after a $50 rebate and with a 2-year contract.

Philips Xenium X700 Flip Phone

Ahmad — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:00:43 +0000

Philips Xenium X700 Flip Phone: This clamshell phone come in 103 x 54 x 15 mm dimension and sport a 2.4-inch TFT internal display with 240 x 320 as well as a 2.0 inch TFT external display with QVGA resolution.The well known feature from Philips Xenium series is its battery and so does bXenium X700. Xenium X700 packs a battery which support 720 hours standby time and 450 minutes talktime.

Other features including a 3.2 MP camera, Music / video player, Bluetooth 2.0 and an FM radio with RDS. X700 is expected to be available soon with $220 price tag.

Motorola MOTO V10 Flip Phone

Ahmad — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:15:31 +0000

Motorola MOTO V10 Flip Phone: The phone gets dual displays, with about 10 functions accessible while the flip phone is closed, and all accessible via the internal 2.2-inch, 240×320 resolution display. The handset includes navigation functionality, Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera and MP3 playback capabilities. It can likewise access on-demand services for music and video. The V10 has a standard microSD slot that allows users to add 2GB of storage space to its integrated 256MB of memory.

Stylish phone has a body color that flows from black at the top of the handset to red at the bottom. The dual-color body has a soft feel material on its backside for a better grip. The MOTO V10 is available at SK Telecom retailers in Korea, though no pricing information is available. Whether or not it will surface in North America hasn’t been discussed.

Samsung Tint Flip Phone

Ahmad — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:15:23 +0000

Samsung Tint Flip Phone: The sleek, compact flip design of the Samsung Tint makes it both durable and fashionable. The Samsung Tint includes grey and pink faceplates as a standard accessory to help match the user’s style. Additional faceplates are also available in various colors. This handset also features customizable wallpaper, banner themes and fonts to personalize the visual experience on the Samsung Tint.

The Samsung Tint is equipped with a powerful feature set, including an integrated camera, SMS, MMS, email and IM messaging capabilities, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth wireless technology and speakerphone for easy, hands-free operation. For immediate access to family and friends, the Samsung Tint offers ChatLINK℠ a push-to-talk social networking tool that works like a walkie-talkie. Users can simply push a button and talk without dialing to individuals or groups with compatible phones.

With the Samsung Tint, MetroPCS subscribers will be able to navigate the mobile Web, download ringtones and graphics and interact with social networks without having to use a laptop or PC. The Samsung Tint is available at all MetroPCS authorized dealers and company-owned retail locations.