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Nokia N75 makes its debut in the US
Reuben Lee | Sep 27, 2006
At the Open Studio 2006 event held in New York, Nokia unveiled yet another clamshell addition to its N-series lineup, the N75. Touted as the smallest N-series handset to date, the N75 will come equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, 16-million-color QVGA display and 3D stereo speakers. Like most of the other N-series phones, the new clamshell will also sport 3G connecivity, the Mini Map browser, microSD expansion slot and an onboard multimedia player.
The Nokia N75 is expected to be launched first in the US in the fourth quarter of 2006. However, at press time, we could not confirm if the N75 would eventually make its way to Asia. (Click here for more larger pictures of the N75: 1, 2)
CNET Asia's full coverage of the Open Studio and Music Connects events in Manila can be found here:
Nokia N95 takes you further with GPS
Reuben Lee | Sep 26, 2006
The long-rumored N95 finally made its debut at today's Nokia product launch held in Manila, the Philippines. Possibly the most feature-packed Nokia handset to date, the N95 is the first of the N-series phones to incorporate a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, HSDPA (also commonly referred to as 3.5G) as well as a unique two-way sliding mechanism. Combined with Wi-Fi, 3G, VGA video capture and Nokia's Series 60 Symbian platform, the N95 is certainly close to being the ultimate toy for the tech geek.
Unfortunately, if you are planning to get this phone for Christmas, tough luck. The N95 is expected to launch only in the first quarter of 2007. Also unveiled at the Manila event are three other N-series handsets, the N91 with a bigger 8GB hard drive as well as the new music editions of the N70 and N73. Click here for the full coverage.
Charge your phone batteries via USB
Reuben Lee | Sep 23, 2006
Here's a nifty solution for those who are just too lazy to carry an extra USB cable or AC adapter to charge their mobile phones. UK-based firm Moixa Energy has posted on its Web site an upcoming rechargeable phone battery that comes with a built-in USB connector. Called USBCell, this battery can be plugged directly into the USB port for charging. The best part is, you don't even need to remove the battery from the phone. The onboard wired connector can be extended to hook up with the USB port.
According to the manufacturer, the USBCell will be available for portable devices ranging from mobile phones and BlackBerries to digital cameras. The company has already launched an AA-sized Ni-MH rechargeable battery version of the USBCell with built-in USB port connector. A two-cell pack of USBCells is currently available online for 12.99 pounds (US$24.50). (Click here for larger images of the USBCell and USBCell charging in a Sony Ericsson W800i)
Nokia to announce new N-series handsets?
Reuben Lee | Sep 21, 2006
Well, we are not sure about it and Nokia's not talking, either, but according to the Finnish mobile maker's invitation card to its Open Studio/ Music Connects event in Manila next week, this seems to hint at new N-series handsets. Our best bet, if there are indeed new additions to the family is the much-alluded-to N95 on blog sites, which is rumored to sport a 5-megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss lens, 4GB hard drive, and which runs on the Series 60 Symbian OS and can record video, just like the N93.
We'll also be expecting to see some music-related announcements at the Manila showcase, be it new music phones, audio applications or song download services.
Hi ho, SLVR, away!
Juniper Foo | Sep 21, 2006
Ok, so this isn't fresh news anymore. The recent Motorola roadshow, showcasing the KRZR, RIZR and MOTOFONE, has been overshadowing all else to the point that the press release only finally went out to the media a whole month after. Still, better late than never.
So for fans of the L-series who may or may not have noticed a new color in town, the SLVR L7 has undergone a paint job. No surprises there, since Motorola is simply continuing its by-now recognized tradition of doling out popular models in different colors at intervals.
What's surprising is that the color is anything but electric, as has been the American company's wont recently (examples being the Bubblegum Pink L6 and the Beckham-endorsed red RAZR.
Instead, Motorola has reverted back to basics, with the SLVR L7 now offered in, well, silver.
Touch-up aside, the new SLVR L7 retains the same ultraslim frame that packs in a digital audio player, Bluetooth connectivity, email, VGA camera, 262K-color TFT screen and a microSD card slot.
What's new is the addition of SCREEN3, a solution which sees Motorola partnering M1 to provide consumers a one-click access to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content. To subscribe, consumers have to activate a channel such as Financial Times, Channel NewsAsia, MTV Mobbed or Soundbuzz. Registration and subscription are free, but standard GPRS charges apply the moment users click the "More" button that links them to MiWorld Mobile.
Owners of older SLVR models can upgrade their sets to have SCREEN3 at the Motorola Service Centre at #B2-23, Plaza Singapura, or via Motorola's Web site.
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