Released for Sprint, the Sanyo Katana LX builds on the success of the popular Katana family of handsets by bringing a sophisticated look and feel to the Sprint Vision device portfolio. This slim device has an elegant mirrored finish with a translucent OLED LCD glowing through to subtly show time or caller ID. The Sanyo Katana LX is family-friendly and affordable offering access to the essential features users need most on their wireless phone. Key features include Web and email access, VGA camera, speakerphone, integrated Bluetooth technology, and large, colorful internal LCD screen. The Katana LX is available in three fashionable color options: Pacific Blue, Elegant Pink and Liquid Graphite.

Sanyo Katana LX Features
  • External OLED LCD display glows through the mirrored-finish, completely disappearing when not in use
  • Supports wireless headsets, handsfree car kits, dial-up networking (Phone as Modem), and vCard transfer. Bluetooth profiles
  • Sprint Navigation gets spoken and visual turn-by-turn directions with full-color moving maps
  • Optional GPS service from Sprint locates loved ones from the phone or web
  • With Wireless Backup enabled, the phone automatically stores a backup of Contacts to a secure location on the Sprint website

Technical Specifications
Network: CDMA 800 / 1900
Form Factor: Clamshell
Dimensions: 94 x 48 x 18 mm
Weight: 96 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 840 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 4.80
Memory: 7.0 MB
Expandable Memory: x

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)128 x 160 px
External Screen: 2 colors (OLED)96 x 64 px
Camera: 0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / Zoom / Self-Timer

Audio
MP3 Player: x
MP3 Player: x
Speakerphone:Y
Push-To-Talk:x

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 128 x 160 px
Screen Savers: 128 x 160 px
Ring Tones: 72 chord / MP3
Themes: Y
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: x

Messaging
SMS: Y
EMS: Y
MMS: Y
Email: Y
Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: T9

Applications
Phonebook Capacity: 300
Calendar: Y
To-Do List: Y
WAP: 2.0
Voice Commands: Y
Calculator: Y

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP / SPP)
Infrared Port: x
High-Speed Data: cdma2000 1xRTT
Wi-Fi: x
GPS: Sprint Navigation
PC Sync: Wireless Backup

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Released for T-Mobile, the Samsung T229 is an entry-level phone with basic features such as SMS, MMS and instant messaging (AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, Windows Live and Yahoo! Messenger), as well as T-Mobile's MyFaves program to keep in contact with customers' favorite people. The T229 integrates a VGA camera with 4x zoom and Bluetooth wireless technology for handsfree access to headsets and car kits. Other features include calendar and notepad functionality, voice recorder and speakerphone.
Samsung T229 Features
  • Integrated Bluetooth technology allows users to wirelessly connect to optional compatible handsfree accessories such as headsets and car kits
  • Built-in VGA camera with 4x zoom captures special moments as photos and views and shares them as an Audio Postcards
  • T-Mobile's myFaves service that keeps users in contact with their favorite people
  • Share photos, send text messages or instant message friends and family through Wireless Village

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: Clamshell
Dimensions: 89 x 48 x 20 mm
Weight: 85 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 6.00
Standby Time: 192

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (STN)128 x 160 px
Camera: 0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / 4X Zoom

Audio
MP3 Player: X
FM Radio: X
Speakerphone: Y
Push-To-Talk: X

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 128 x 160 px
Screen Savers: 128 x 160 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: Y
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: X

Messaging
SMS: Y
EMS: Y
MMS: Y
Email: Y
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: T9

Applications
Phonebook Capacity: 1000
Calendar: Y
To-Do List: Y
WAP: 2.0
Voice Commands: X
Calculator: Y

Connectivity
Bluetooth: Y
Infrared Port: X
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10)
Wi-Fi: X
GPS: X
PC Sync: Y

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Released for T-Mobile, the Motorola W490's streamlined and compact exterior borrows inspiration from the iconic slim KRZR design. Convenient to fit in a pocket or in the palm, the smooth and eye-catching flip mechanism is attention-grabbing for savvy and fashion-forward consumers looking for fun and function in their device. Measuring only 17 mm thick, the W490 packs in a large 262K-color display, the Motorola W510 allows you to handle your communication needs with effortless style. Taking and sending images is simple using the integrated 1.3-megapixel camera. With a versatile 8x digital zoom, the W490 captures everything from spontaneous moments to posed shots, and allows users to view, print or share at the touch of a button.
Motorola W490 Features
  • Take high-quality pictures from the phone with an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera
  • Users can play their favorite music wherever through the buit-in Music Player
  • Bluetooth wireless technology lets users connect the phone to a headset or computer wirelessly
  • Send and receive instant messages with AOL, ICQ, MSN or Yahoo!
  • Access high-speed wireless connections from anywhere EDGE is available

Technical Specifications

Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: Clamshell
Dimensions: 99 x 48 x 17 mm
Weight: 107 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 7.50
Standby Time: 350
Memory: 5.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 262000 colors (STN)176 x 220 px
Camera: 1.3 MP / 1280 x 1024 px / 8X Zoom / Video Recorder
Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC
Speakerphone: Y

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 176 x 220 px
Screen Savers: 176 x 220 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes:m Y
Games:
J2ME

Messaging
SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: iTAP

Applications
Phonebook Capacity: 1000
Calendar: To-Do List:
WAP: 2.0
Voice Commands: Y
Calculator: Y

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 1.2 (A2DP / HFP / HSP)
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
PC Sync: Mini-USB

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Released for T-Mobile, the Nokia 2760 integrates a VGA digital camera with 4x zoom and Bluetooth technology to make it easy to capture and share photos. The 2760 features video recording, video playback, and an FM radio. The combination of Bluetooth and GPRS creates a convenient way to access data on the go for email and Internet. It also provides storage to save up to 1000 contacts in the phonebook.


Nokia 2760 Features:

  • Elegant, modern design and stylish color options
  • Capture images and videos the digital VGA camera (4x zoom) and video recorder
  • Enjoy music and news on the move with the FM radio
  • Personalize the phone with MP3 or polyphonic ringtones
  • Use the external display to see who's calling without opening the phone
  • Use Bluetooth to share photos and video clips with friends and family
  • Keep in contact with SMS, MMS, email and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging
Nokia 2760 Specs
Technical Specifications
Network
: GSM 850 / 1900
Form Factor
: Clamshell
Dimensions: 87 x 45 x 21 mm
Weight: 81 g
Antenna
: Internal
Navigation
: 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 700 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 2.25
Standby Time: 264
Memory: 11.0 MB

Imaging
Main Screen
: 65000 colors (TFT)128 x 160 px
External Screen
: 2 colors (LCD)96 x 68 px
Camera: 0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / 4X Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio
FM Radio, Speakerphone


Multimedia
Wallpapers: 128 x 160 px
Screen Savers: 128 x 160 px
Ring Tones: 24 chord / MP3
Themes: Yes

Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: Yes


Messaging
SMS: Y
EMS: Y
MMS: Y
Email: POP3 / IMAP / SMTP
Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: T9

Applications
Phonebook Capacity: 1000
Calendar: Y

To-Do List: Y
WAP: 2.0 (xHTML)
Voice Commands: Y
Calculator: Y

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (DUN / FTP / HFP / HSP / OPP / SPP)
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
PC Sync: Y

More Information
Website:
Nokia 2760 Website
Discussion: Nokia Forum

Source: mobiledia.com

Nokia today introduced the Nokia 3610 Fold, a new compact quad-band clamshell with everything people need to stay in touch.

The 3610 Fold has a smooth back design for an understated elegance. Its ergonomic shape, when opened, makes for a natural alignment to the face. It has a spacious keypad for comfortable text messaging and usability. With a 1.3-megapixel camera and 6x digital zoom, the 3610 Fold captures high-quality photos. Its bright 2.0-inch screen displays pictures, messages and web pages in up to 262K-colors while the external display indicates incoming calls, messages or an analogue clock. It support optional microSD cards of up to 4GB in size.
Source: mobiledia.com