HiPhone of China has released the so called HiPhone Nano, a clamshell phone that features a dedicated media key reminiscent of the iPod clickwheel and a monochrome screen that shows the time. On the inside of this phone, you’ll find a 2.4-inch touchscreen display along with a numeric keypad. Other interesting features include a 1.3MP camera, dual SIM slot, 256MB TF card, microSD card slot, MP3/MP4 player, video/sound recorder, e-book reader, GPRS and Bluetooth connectivity. The phone comes in red, gold and silver for $124.99 (unlocked). More
Alltel has officially launched the Motorola VE465 clamshell phone that we mentioned last month. In case you missed it, here’s a brief reminder about the handset, it sports a 1.9-inch TFT internal display with 176×220 pixels and 65k colors, 1.05-inch CSTN external display with 96×80 pixels, 1.3MP camera, music/video player, dedicated music buttons, brew OS, up to 4GB microSD card support, stereo Bluetooth, USB 2.0, a 2.5mm headset jack and supports CDMA 1x EVDO 800/1900MHz networks. The phone retails for $50 with contract and after rebate. [Alltel via iTechNews]
Motorola has just unveiled its latest clamshell phone known as the A1210. The handset sports a 2.8-inch 240×400 TFT touchscreen, 3.1 megapixel camera, TI OMAP850 processor, Linux OS, transparent flip, FM radio, 64MB of internal memory, a microSD slot, and Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, pricing and availability are still unknown. [Mobilewhack]
The Nokia 7205 Intrigue is finally available for purchase at Verizon Wireless. The handset is being offered for as low as $129 (after a $50 rebate), but under a new 2-yr contract agreement with Verizon. Here are the specs: 2.2-inch TFT internal display with 262K colors and 240×320 pixels, 1.9-inch hidden external display with 176×32 pixels, 2MP camera with flash, microSD card support (up to 8GB), touch-sensitive music controls, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, VZ Navigator capable, Bluetooth and EV-DO Rev. A connectivity. [Unwiredview] More
Here’s the latest semi-rugged entry-level clamshell phone from Motorola, the VE465. It sports a 1.9-inch TFT internal display with 176×220 pixels and 65k colors, 1.05-inch CSTN external display with 96×80 pixels, 1.3MP camera, music/video player, brew OS, up to 4GB microSD card support, stereo Bluetooth and USB 2.0 connectivity. The handset is set to be launched by Alltel and Telus, the second largest Canadian CDMA carrier for unannounced price yet. For your info, Telus will be selling the phone under the name of ‘Motorola VE465 Active Edition’. [Unwiredview] More
LG has unveiled two new entry-level phones known as the GD330 and GB125. The GD330 is a slider phone that features a 2.2-inch screen, 2MP camera, FM radio and a pair of touch keys. Meanwhile, the GB125 is a clamshell phone that offers 1.5-inch screen, FM radio and a 950 mAh battery. Both handsets will hit the market on March 25 for $200 and $65, respectively. [Unwiredview] More
