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Model name Availability Specifications
Jan 2009
  • 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
  • Android 1.6 operating system
  • 800 x 480-pixel touchscreen
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • mini-USB connector
  • Mid-Jan 2010
  • Quad-band GSM with 3.6Mbps HSDPA
  • 3.5-inch 480 x 800-pixel AMOLED display
  • Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
  • 5-megapixel autofocus camera
  • Bluetooth stereo
  • 800MHz processor
  • Wi-Fi
  • DLNA
  • 1GB onboard memory with microSDHC expansion card slot

  • Tags: Garmin Ltd., HTC Touch, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Motorola Inc., LG Chocolate
     

     

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    norvinng says...
    Hi editorial, why no news on Nokia "Liam"? The successor to the E-61 / E-61i and the one to get for in the business / smart phone category!

     
     
    mobilemondaysg says...
    Maybe its still a WIP project.... : )

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    samitnk says...
    How can you guys miss the HP Ipaq 612c in the mobiles phones coming soon ? It is one of the most complete and advanced PDA mobiles. Can somebody please advise when it is likely to be available ? HP guys dont seem to be interested in responding.

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    Well, we didn't actually miss it. It's just that you were looking at the wrong place. The HP iPaq 612 Business Navigator is in the handhelds channel and will be available in March and the iPaq 912 Business Messenger in June.

     
     
    jhei says...
    How come the announced S60 Touch isn't in the list? It is supposed to be released this year

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    Hey jhei, that's because S60 Touch is a user interface and not a hardware product, that's why it's not in the list of upcoming devices..

     
     
    jhei says...
    Okay, I get it. So do you guys have news on when and what models will be available with this interface for 2008 from Nokia? Just curious. :)

     
     
    replay says...
    Hihi.. any ideas whether SE W980i will be out in sg market ? i can't seems to find this phone in the lists you provided..

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    Well, the SE W980i is scheduled for a Q3 launch. Exactly when we're not too sure yet and it's a bit too early to tell.. We'll probably have more concrete information nearer to end Q2..

     
     
    photognut says...
    Hi Damian, any idea when the W980i will be out in singapore now? Cos announced to be released in Q3 right? Now it's the month of july already..hope you have a clue! :)

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    damiankoh says...
    Hey jhei, I'm as curious as you are on which phones will be running on the S60 Touch interface. The problem is, Nokia is usually very tight-lipped about their upcoming products, so even if we know about it beforehand, we won't be allowed to talk about it.. But my speculation right now is, it'll be a totally new range of devices.. Not the E or N, maybe the T?

     
     
    jhei says...
    I'd have to agree with you Damiankoh in saying that it will be in a new range and that it will have its own name as a series per se. Nokia may be very conscious about keeping the confidentiality of their upcoming mobile phones and their interface but there will always be leakages that would arise sooner than we all expect.

     
     
    mambo22 says...
    Q2 2008, page 3 : Samsung G810 > Symbian S30 3rd edition ??

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    Hey mambo22, yeah the G810 runs on the S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 platform according to the specifications.. Please don't be mistaken that only Nokia phones use Symbian.. :)

     
     
    moduFan says...
    If the review would have lead up to Q4, You would be seeing modu on this list.

    Have you caught the latest buzz on modu?
    Read more about it here: blog.modumobile.com

     
     
    mambo22 says...
    yes G810 runs on the symbian S60 3rd edition. But in Cnet asia mobile phones coming soon written S30 not S60 . . . . (Q2 2008 page 3)

     
     
    kamilerfan says...
    I think Nokia Prism 7900 is absolute sheer nonsense and its not the type of phone people are waiting for in the asian market.But yeah!!!good for girls 'coz it has this feminish touch .

     
     
    kamilerfan says...
    Eagerly waiting for Moto rokr E8 and Samsung Soul. The only two good loiking and better spec fones shown above.

     
     
    kamilerfan says...
    I already own a Samsung Giorgio Armani phone and telling you honestly if u look it as a phone it is not so productive and not for the tech freaks out there like myself but agood choice for the fashion and brand concious audience.

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    hey mambo22.. sorry, i must have been blind to miss the S30/S60.. made corrections.. and thanks for spotting!

     
     
    vin8tan says...
    Sumsung Soul looks really promising. The innovative magic touch D=Pad really makes a lot of sense

     
     
    demoleculizer says...
    Just for everyone's info, I read that iPhone will be coming to Singapore this September, and will be carried by Singtel. It will be offered at around S$690, for those who are considering buying one. Check out this link for more info.

    www.appleinsider.com...

    Anyway, I'd still rather buy an iPod Touch and a good phone. ;)

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    yeah that rumor has been widely reported by several media sites (including us).. but until singtel steps out to say something.. everything is in the air.. at least now there's a date to look forward to..

     
     
    avinashgoks says...
    any news anyone with regard to the Blackberry 9000

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    hrm.. we are still waiting for RIM's reply on the BB9000. hang in there~ more here: asia.cnet.com...

     
     
    AmProfInSeoul says...
    Dear Damian Koh:

    Any plans for a prizefight between the IPhone and the Samsung Ultra Smart F700? I really want to see that match-up!

    Also, any news on when this Samsung phone might go on sale in Seoul? I really enjoyed your thorough review of the phone and can't wait to get it. In the meantime I will have to get by with my Blackjack.

    Cheers!
    AmProfInSeoul

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    hey AmProfInSeoul,

    the F700 is expected to be available in Singapore this month, so after we get hold of a review unit, we'll follow up with a prizefight between the iPhone and the F700..

    we did a check with Samsung Korea and according to them, the F700 is not available in South Korea and the company don't have plans to introduce it in the Korean market as well.. so I guess you'll have to live with your Blackjack for the time being...

     
     
    sauce71 says...
    Hey guys , Sorry I know you have probably been asked 1000 times but here is 1001 , when is the iPhone coming to Singapore ... why so long Lah ???

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    do you want the official answer or the unofficial one? the official one is we are as clueless as you are (apple is not saying anything as usual), while the unofficial one puts it as september, which is when the F1 race is happening..

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    HowCanLikeThat says...
    Oh god......... LG KF510 (as listed under TBC) looks stunning AND so slim plus its casing is made of tempered glass and metal! I really hope they will bring it into SG...

     
     
    jhei says...
    I've heard that Nokia is a few steps away from finalizing a new handset called Nokia "tube." Any news on its release here in Asia CNET?

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    nope.. nokia isn't saying anything except that the S60 Touch interface will debut in the second half of the year..

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    themin says...
    Damian, do you know the SG availability of Nokie E71, SE X1, and Blackberry 9330?

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    The e71 is not official until Nokia says it is, so there's no knowing when, or if it would ever come to singapore. As for the XPERIA X1, you can pin that down to the second half of this year, at least on official records, though it may come as early as September if you believe in the leaks.

    Lastly, do you mean the Blackberry Bold? If it is, then it will be available globally in Q3. I would give it three months, so it's likely to be in August or September here.

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    ariescinderella says...
    hello..will starhub or any telcos be sellin the giorgio armani samsung phone...i soo want this phone...the price would be cheaper as I can trade-in...the phone is available in unofficial stores but the package contents is incomplete...the alternative is the samsung F480...but i wonder which month isit coming out...?? any idea anione...but the best is still that armani phone...the looks won me over..=))

     
     
    jolynke says...
    hi...
    when will the lg secret be available in singapore??
    is it really june??

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    as far as we know, yes, the LG Secret should be available in june..

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    wildy says...
    For LG Secret, you can read up more at viewty-resource.blogspot.com - apparently the M-Toy technology is very WII like and very touted as the next generation technology!

    Has anyone gotten his or her hands on HTC Diamond?

     
     
    chingszeping@yahoo.com says...
    Hi editorial,

    Why the W980 release date have been moved from Q3 to TBD? Will it be available in Singapore soon?

     
     
    gorkhey says...
    When can I expect to get my hands on to a HTC Touch Pro?

     
     
    Stormrider says...
    Hi Editors...why is there no mention of Samsung Omnia??? It's gonna be THE hottest phone around, before and beside iPhone.

    Check it out: sg.samsungmobile.com...

    Also, do make a comparison between it and iPhone. For all I know, Samsung Omnia has an internal memory of 16G, and an addition of external 8G memory. The sizeand dimension is Almost likened to iPhone's, and the design is sleek and cool as well.

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    Hi Stormrider, the Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 is under the Handhelds channel. That's why we didn't include it in this list. In fact, we've just posted our review of the handheld and you can read about it here: asia.cnet.com...

    Since the iPhone 3G will be available soon, we'll leave the comparison between the iPhone 3G and the Omnia for later in a prizefight.

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    photognut says...
    Hi Damian, any idea when the W980i will be out in singapore now? Cos announced to be released in Q3 right? Now it's the month of july already..hope you have a clue! :)

     
     
    benjamin168 says...
    Hi damiankoh, do you know when will C905 be out in Singapore? Also the price...
    Thanks!

     
     
    veelee says...
    hey there,

    i'd like to find out when the nokia 6600 fold will be out..an indicative date if possible pls,which will be greatly appreciated..cheers! have been waiting for a sleek looking fuss-free clamshell phone =)

     
     
    MatrixMaxx says...
    cant wait for the C905a

     
     
    eoyy95 says...
    Hi editors,
    any idea on which specific month the W595 and the W902 will be release in Singapore?

     
     
    pold says...
    Hi damiankoh,
    any idea when the Samsung G400 will be out in Singapore and for what price it will be selling for?
    Also when will the Omnia 8GB be out in singapore and again for what price?
    Cheers

     
     
    DMS says...
    Hihi.. no news of LG KC910 yet??

     
     
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    amoghmasur says...
    Hi Damian, any idea when the next camera flagship from Nokia will be out?? and its possible specs??

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    Hi amoghmasur, unfortunately I have no answer to your question. Even if I do, I'll probably have to sign a non-disclosure agreement which will forbid me to write anything about it until the official release.. If you are wondering whether you should wait to buy the next better handset, my advice to you would be, don't bother because you are just going to continue waiting and there's no end to it. If there's something that fits your requirements now, go for it.

     
     
    amoghmasur says...
    I already own a Nokia N82 and am very happy with it. I just asked because I love taking photos and wanted to know Nokia's answer to all the 8MP phones out there. I'm a lawyer and am glad that you didn't disclose details bacause I've read about what happens in such a case :-)....Thanks for the info Damian

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    multan says...
    Why is Touch HD not in the list, while Imate and Toshiba which is running under Win Mobile is shown?

     
     
    Guwahati says...
    Just got the cybershot T77 last week but yet ther's an urge to get the Sony Ericsson C-905.
    But than, very soon there will be a 10mp model as well.
    Its hard really hard to keep up with tech.

     
     
    avril46 says...
    LG Prada ll looks nice.So does Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.Wish I could have it all.......

     
     
    denzross says...
    any news on the nokia 5800 express music? when will it be released? jan ?? feb?? mar??

     
     
    aaronmoses says...
    damian...u have the best job in the world =)

     
     
    Stormrider says...
    Ladies and gentlemen, do click on the 'TBC' (To Be Confirmed) link, which will bring you to one page where three (03) Motorola phones are showcased.

    You will be amazed that as of NOW, i.e. Jan 2009, they are still planning to launch these 'newly-designed' products which carry camera strength of 1.3 (ONE.THREE) and 2 (TWO) megapixel, external memory compatibility of up to 2 (TWO) GB, proudly declaring their FM radio functions, pre-loaded Java games, tri/quad bands, and throwing any other stuffs which range from 750 text messages storage to mp3 feature to Bluetooth technology to wallpaper usage. How wonderful.

    I say Motorola should just close their bloody company and shut the entire plant down. In this time of 2009 where other brands are chasing after the targeted 10 megapixel camera with touchscreen capability to 3.5G internet download speed, these useless designers are still churning out these freaking crappy designs. Please, spare us the agony of seeing these adverts and promotions; they literally pain one's eyes and heart. Shut the whole company and relocate your worthy staffs to other companies. As of those leeching leaders and designers cliinging on to the payroll every month but not using a single brain cell, fire them without hesitation. At least they start to wake up and maybe come up with better ideas in their next career ground.

     
     
    eoyy95 says...
    Hi editors,
    I think you got the picture of the LG GM310 in the TBC list wrong, you used the LG GM730 picture as the picture for the GM310.

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    hi eoyy95, thanks for the alert~

     
     
    flamel says...
    Hi, how about palm pre? heard its launching in the US in H1, any news of it in singapore?

     
     
    bobby06 says...
    hi damian, i need you help. can you pls tell me the difference of the S60 OS between nokia n-series, e-series and samsung symbian like i8510. i mean which 1 is better or say more advisable to buy... am currently using nokia e51. i hope you could help me thank you...

     
     
    eoyy95 says...
    hi editors
    any idea what is the estimated retail price for the LG KM900 Arena in Singapore dollars?

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    we'll have pricing details soon, so keep a lookout for it

     
     
    minimach says...
    LG's KS360 has already been on sale for a few months in SG! Cnet editors wake up!

     
     
    eoyy95 says...
    Hi editors,
    There is a Nokia model appeared on the upcoming list in both the Asia Pacific and Singapore website, called the 6730 Classic, any idea when will it be available?

     
     
    kongmalikong says...
    Hi editors,

    I need your help. When will the LG Crystal be available for the consumers from Singapore?

     
     
    eoyy95 says...
    Hi editors
    How about the Nokia 6720 Classic and Samsung Ultra s? Both are not available in Singapore, but is already off the upcoming list?

     
     
    red says...
    Hi editors..do you know if Blackberry Tour be avail in SG and when? i really hope it would be

     
     
    eoyy95 says...
    Hi editors.. The Blackberry Curve 8520 is it going to be only available in Malaysia? How about other Asia Pacific countries?

     
     
    jsajwani says...
    hi there

    Anyone knows when new version nokia e90 communicator will be launced

     
     
    suzan78 says...
    Hi

    I really love Nokia E71 but I need a bigger font as my eyesights failing.
    Can u recommend me a touchscreen phone with 5 mega pix camera and the wonders of Nokia E71

     
     
    damiankoh says...
    Hi eoyy95, this just in. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be available from M1, SingTel and StarHub at the end of October.

     
     
    eoyy95 says...
    Hi editors

    When you mean by the I7500 will be available in selected markets only in Q4, will it be available in Singapore?

     
     
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