Dopod's RAZR-like smart phone set to debut

Come May, handheld maker Dopod will be launching the S300 (aka HTC Star Trek) smart phone in Singapore. Details of the S300 have so far been sketchy but the company has confirmed that quadband handset will come with a 1.3-megapixel camera, 2.2-inch QVGA display and Bluetooth. It will be running on Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition.

The main feature of the phone, however, is its thin form factor. Possibly one of the slimmest smart phones currently available, the S300's footprint at 98.5 x 51.4 x 15.8mm is just a tad bigger than the RAZR V3 (98 x 53 x 13.9mm). The Dopod smart phone will also be equipped with 64MB ROM and 64MB RAM, with memory expansion in the form of a microSD slot.

Motorola to launch another 3G phone

The E1070, due to reach Singapore retail shelves from April 21, will be the latest 3G-enabled camera-phone from the world's no. 2 mobile maker. The clamshell, coming shortly after the RAZR V3x, will feature a 1.3-megapixel camera, music and video playback, a 2-inch QVGA display and an expandable microSD slot.

The E1070 has been priced to go at S$428 (US$314.71) with operator contract and S$528 (US$388.24) without.

Alcatel's liquid phone

From Motorola to Sony Ericsson, we're used to seeing these guys push the design envelope in mobile phones. But Alcatel? Our memories of the brand have been less than flattering, but absence makes the heart grow fonder. Particularly when we came face to face with the liquid-looking OT-C750 handset. The functions aren't anything to shout home about, but the metallic finish with its mirror effect looks almost deliciously organic. Too bad Alcatel retails its phones in only selected parts of Asia.

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Motorola unveils new handsets at CTIA

The world's second-largest mobile maker has announced new additions to its RAZR handset family at this week’s CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association) trade show in Las Vegas. Among them are three new color offerings (dark blue, maroon and violet) for the V3i and a CDMA version of the V3i called V3m. The company also showcased a new entry-level phone known as the W315.

Motorola also announced a collaboration with Skype for its Talk & Tunes Wireless Internet Calling Kit. This new kit makes use of Bluetooth to allow Skype users to wirelessly listen to music and manage calls over the Internet from a PC. The V3i color handsets are expected in the second quarter of 2006, while the V3m and W315 will start shipping in Q3, according to a Motorola press release. (Click here for a larger image of the new V3i handsets.)

Nokia smart phones to ship in Q2

The Finnish mobile maker has confirmed it will be shipping six new smart phones in Q2 2006, after missing its intended Q1 deadline due to software issues. According to a news report, Nokia will launch the N91 music-phone, followed by the N71 clamshell and N80 slider over the next few weeks. The three business handsets, the E60, E61 and E71, are also expected to ship around the same time.

The N91, which comes with an onboard 4GB hard drive, was originally planned for launch at end 2005, but was delayed till Q1 2006 as a result of software glitches. (Note: Nokia Singapore has confirmed that the N80 and N91 will start shipping in April, while the E60, E61, E70 and N71 will be available before the end of Q2 2006.)

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