Motorazr Maxx V6 Ferrari Challenge Mobile Phone - Fast Talking

A Ferrari model launched in 2007 with just six cylinders? Heaven forbid. The V6 Ferrari Challenger is a phone, after all! Partnering with Motorola to bring out a flashy limited edition of the MotoRAZR MAXX, the V6 has the iconic prancing horse shield on the front and Ferrari emblazoned across the back, and even turns on with the sound of a Ferrari Formula 1 engine revving! For the rare tifosi actually concerned with the specs on this baby, it's loaded with a two megapixel camera, VGA webcam for video telephony, and HS-DPA/EDGE/GPRS support.

DETAILS

Specially created by Motorola exclusively for Ferrari, the phone boasts 105 grams of fast, easy-to-use, cutting-edge technology. Thanks to dual mode UMTS and multiband GSM, the Ferrari Challenge Mobile Phone has virtually worldwide coverage. HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Racket Access) technology also gives it Ferrari-fast surfing, data transfer and download speeds too. Blisteringly fast connections and limitless mobility too: download music and video clips, send emails or follow the Grands Prix on TV where and when you want. The MOTORAZR MAXX V6 Ferrari Challenge also has a 2.0 mexapixel camera with an 8x digital zoom and flash for brilliant high-resolution photos and top quality video footage. A fabulous mobile phone and an elegant declaration of your passion for the Prancing Horse all in one. You can also choose from a vast range of ring tones and screensavers, all dedicated to the Ferrari F430 and to the Ferrari Challenge USA Pirelli Trophy. Even the phone's shell-style cover features the Scuderia Ferrari logo on its front and the Ferrari name on the back. The switching on and off sound reproduces the unmistakable roar of the Ferrari F1 engine.

This Special Edition also includes a very handy red leather phone holder featuring the Prancing Horse logo.

Source: http://www.ferraristore.com

Price: $633 (approx)

Fancy a Cellular Book?

Telecom Italia and Polymer Vision have finally come to an agreement to develop the Cellular Book together. This unique device might look like some form of cellphone at the first glance, but it is actually a mobile device that comes with a rollable display which enables you to read various personal information, newspapers, and even electronic books. Dubbed the Cellular Book, it comes with a special Polymer Vision rollable display technology which offers readability that rivals that of printed paper under bright light.

This terminal will first be presented to the world at the 3GSM World Congress that will be held in Barcelona, Spain, next week so drop by if you’re in the vicinity. Unfortunately, the technology might be able to expand a display which is larger than the handset itself, but the lack of a backlight greatly diminishes its usability. Hopefully future iterations will see a change for the better. I like the idea of having a personal reader device that has a decent amount of reading space, unlike most of the other e-book readers that are available on the market.

It is also revealed that later versions will incorporate color and a moving image capable display. In the meantime, those who pick up the Cellular Book will be able to receive books and entire newspapers delivered via TIM’s mobile network. These information are stored inside the Cellular Book’s internal memory itself, with capacities that start from 4GB upwards. Additional capabilities include the ability to download and play music, audiobooks, and podcasts. There is no word on pricing or availability at press time.

Source: Ubergizmo

Concept Phones - Snaked Aura!

Apparently the latest trend to generate publicity around a brand is to launch futuristic, sometimes weird-looking product concepts. The mobile phone manufacturers are in fact investing heavily into concept models.

Asus recently announced its concept mobile phone called Aura. The device comes with a 3.9 inch LCD screen, a QWERTY keyboard, a 2 megapixel camera and microSD slots for memory expansion. The most amazing feature of this phone is its the slim frame and the fact that it supports GSM, UMTS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth!

LG also unveiled a new concept phone very similar to the iPhone. The mobile handset was created from a partnership with Prada, the Italian fashion house. The phone packs a 3.0 inch wide touchscreen, a 2 megapixel camera, microSD slot and bluetooth connectivity. The biggest appeal of this phone comes from the special leather case, ringtones and themes that come preloaded on the phone.

Finally, BenQ-Siemens is also revealing some very creative (to say the least) models. There is one model called “Snaked” that is targeted at the female segment. The mobile phone, instead of being carried, is tangled around the wrist or around the arm. Apart from working as a traditional mobile phone, “Snaked” has multimedia functionalities and it can also monitor the heart beat and other physical conditions of the bearer as he works out.

Nokia 7373 Swivel Fashion Phone

Nokia 7373 is one of the latest devices in Nokia's new L'Amour 2 collection. Featuring the latest S40 UI, this swiveling member of the collection is a slight upgrade over its predecessor, the 7370. Armed with a 2-megapixel camera and an expandable memory card slot, the 7373 is a triband (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz) phone and, like the 7370 before it, has support for EDGE data networks.

Physical Aspects

The 7373 has a spring loaded swiveling mechanism that makes it really easy to push open. With just a slight nudge, the phone will swivel open automatically. This makes things pretty easy when answering calls or trying to reply messages. Our review unit came in a black and dark brown colour scheme with bronze highlights in a few areas. The leather-like battery cover is nice and gives a touch of class to the 7373. Overall, the build quality of our review unit was really good. The swiveling mechanism was very solid and should withstand heavy usage. When closed, the 7373 has a flat top with a curved bottom. The screen takes up most of the real estate on the front of the phone since there are no buttons accessible when the device is closed. I would have preferred at least a navigational D-pad on the front. At least then I wouldn't have to open the phone every time I wanted to read an SMS. However, that would have just spoilt the overall design of the phone. A matter of form over function here, I suppose. The top, not the bottom, houses the familiar pop-port connector and charging jack. Volume keys are located on the right side of the 7373. On the left you will find the signature L'Amour cloth tag along with the dedicated camera key and power button. The back of the 7373 houses the 2-megapixel camera lens. Swiveling the 7373 open, the display will automatically reorient itself so that the picture won't be upside down. It can't be swiveled 360 degrees, so if you swiveled it open clockwise, it will have to be closed counterclockwise. The keypad is white backlit and has a very nice feel to it. The 5-way navigational D-pad is flanked by both left and right softkeys, and Call and End keys. The keypad is set flush with the body but provides pretty good feedback. The keys are large enough to be comfortably pressed on. Hiding just behind the curved end of the top portion, you will find the 7373's built-in stereo speakers. Measuring 88mm x 43mm x 23mm (3.5" x 1.7" x .9") and weighing only 104g (3.7oz), the Nokia 7373 is sure to be a hit amongst the ladies. With a solid build and an attractive design, fashion aficionados should have the 7373 on their list when shopping for fashion phones.

SMS Technology pricks conscience! :)

Pan Aiying, a teacher from China, had her bag stolen recently. Inside the bag was approximately $630, a cellphone and other goods. Instead of doing the norm and contacting police, Aiying decided to start sending text messages to the thief.

"I'm Pan Aiying, a teacher from Wutou Middle School. You must be going through a difficult time. If so, I will not blame you."

"Keep the 4,900 yuan if you really need it, but please return the other things to me. You are still young. To err is human. Correcting your mistakes is more important than anything"

She gave up hope after all 21 texts, that had similar messages as above, went unanswered. This was until a package was discovered on her doorstep Sunday with an attached note saying: "Dear Pan: I'm Sorry. I made a mistake. Please forgive me. You are so tolerant even though I stole from you. I'll correct my ways and be an upright person."

I guess it is good to see that not all criminals are blood-sucking soulless assholes. Or if they are, it just takes a bit of psychological work to crack them!

Phone thief repents after 21 text messages [Reuters]

The Blackberry Pearl - Style Redefined

Ask most who're moving up the corporate ladder what the most bittersweet perk of their job is, and chances are the response isn't going to be travel, the deadlines or even the pressures of staying in the rat race. Corporates have found a necessary evil they just love to hate - their Blackberry! Always on, having a BlackBerry means never having to say "Sorry. I didn't see your e-mail". Does that spell doom for families and vacations in your dictionary? Sure does in mine.

One thing BlackBerrys have never been accused of htough, is being stylish or fun. They are, to put it bluntly, bulky bricks that work. But think again with the BlackBerry Pearl. Repudiating common smartphones aesthetic, the Pearl radiates style, piano-black finish, chrome side bezels and all. At under 100gm, and half an inch thick, the Pearl is like two iPod nanos stacked together, or a closed RAZR - the thinnest of the smartphones yet.


Features: Voice Activated Dialing. Bluetooth® support. Built-in speakerphone. Quad- band support .Voicemail attachment playback .1 Save time and simplify your voice communications. The BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100™ smartphone makes advanced phone features easy to use. Just say the word!
Email and Text Messaging (SMS and MMS): Your messages on the go Features: Push- technology. Multiple email account management, Group messaging. Attachment viewing. Helpful setup wizard directly on your smartphone. Sure Type® keyboard with QWERTY layout. 64 MB flash memory. Manage your messages when and where you want to. The BlackBerry Pearl gives you the full BlackBerry experience. So you can do the things you have to do-and more of the things you want to do.
Camera: Just snap and send Features: 1.3 megapixel. Built - in flash. 5x digital zoom. Expandable memory via micro SD card. 2 Picture this: with the BlackBerry Pearl, you can take photos and send them to family and friends via email, MMS or BlackBerry Messenger. And share the moment right away.
Media Player: The fun goes with you Features: Audio and video playback in a variety of popular formats. 3 Expandable memory via micro SD card 2 . Large, ultra - bright, high-resolution display. Enjoy vivid color and rich sound when listening to music or watching video clips. Kick back and relax!
Instant Messaging: Take instant messaging (IM) on the road Features: Popular instant messaging communities supported, including Yahoo®! Messenger and Google Talk™. Take instant messaging (IM) on the road, and sign in when you want- not just when you're at your desk. So you can keep the conversation going.
Organizer : Stay on top of your day Features: Integrated address book for phone and email. Calender. Memo pad. Task list. Desktop synchronization. Keep your meetings and personal appointments straight with a single, up-to-date organizer. And stay on top of your life!
Browser: The web-where and when you need it Features: Pearl-like trackball navigation system. Bookmarks. Fast performance. Get what you need from the web quickly and easily. Whether you're finding an answer or making a reservation, now you can do it faster.

Rating: 8/10

URL: http://www.blackberrypearl.com

Apple iPhone

Apple Computer has just introduced its much hyped iPhone at MacWorld 2007. True to its word, the iPhone combines three products: the iPod, a mobile phone, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, Web browsing, searching, and maps; into one small and lightweight handheld device.

The iPhone introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting users control it with just their fingers. According to Apple, iPhone ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what users can do on their mobile phones.

Launching the iPhone, Steve Jobs, Chief Executive Officer, Apple, said, "iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone. We are all born with the ultimate pointing device - our fingers - and iPhone uses them to create the most revolutionary user interface since the mouse."

iPhone is a revolutionary new mobile phone that allows users to make calls by simply pointing at a name or number. It syncs all of the contacts from any PC, Mac, or Internet service such as Yahoo!, and one can easily construct a favorites list for the most frequently made calls, and easily merge calls together to create conference calls.

It has Visual Voicemail that lets users look at a listing of their voicemails, decide which messages to listen to, then go directly to those messages without listening to the prior messages. This service also enables users to immediately randomly access those messages that interest them most.

iPhone includes an SMS application with a full QWERTY soft keyboard to easily send and receive SMS messages in multiple sessions. It also has an elegant touch keyboard, which makes typing messages a much easier task. iPhone also includes a calendar application that allows calendars to be automatically synced with users' PCs or Macs.

The phone features a 2-megapixel camera and a photo management application, wherein users can browse their photo library, which can be easily synced from their PC or Mac,

iPhone is a quad-band GSM phone that features EDGE and Wi-Fi wireless technologies for data networking. Besides, it is a wide-screen iPod with touch controls that let music lovers "touch" their music by easily scrolling through entire lists of songs, artists, albums, and playlists with a flick of the finger.



It has a 3.5-inch wide-screen display that offers the ultimate way to watch TV shows and movies on a pocketable device, with touch controls for play-pause, chapter forward-backward, and volume. iPhone plays the same videos purchased from the online iTunes Store that users enjoy watching on their computers and iPods, and will soon enjoy watching on their widescreen televisions using the new Apple TV.

iPhone lets users enjoy all their iPod content, including music, audiobooks, audio podcasts, video podcasts, music videos, television shows, and movies. It syncs content from a user's iTunes library on his/her PC or Mac, and can play any music or video content they have purchased from the online iTunes store.

Moreover, Yahoo! Mail is offering a new free "push" IMAP email service to all iPhone users that automatically pushes new email to a user's iPhone, and can be set up by simply entering the Yahoo! name and password. iPhone will also work with most industry standard IMAP and POP based email services, such as Microsoft Exchange, Apple .Mac Mail, AOL Mail, Google Gmail, and most ISP mail services.

iPhone also features the most advanced and fun-to-use Web browser on a portable device with a version of its award-winning Safari Web browser. Users can see any Web page the way it was designed to be seen, and then easily zoom in to expand any section by simply tapping on iPhone's multi-touch display with their fingers. The Safari Web browser also includes built-in Google Search and Yahoo! Search so that users can instantly search for information on their iPhone just like they do on their computer.

iPhone also includes Google Maps, featuring Google's groundbreaking maps service and iPhone's amazing maps application, offering the best maps experience by far on any pocket device. Users can view maps, satellite images, traffic information, and get directions, all from iPhone's remarkable and easy-to-use touch interface.

It employs advanced built-in sensors - an accelerometer, a proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor - that automatically enhance the user experience and extend battery life. Its built-in accelerometer detects when the user has rotated the device from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display accordingly, with users immediately seeing the entire width of a Web page, or a photo in its proper landscape aspect ratio.

Meanwhile, iPhone will be available in the US in June 2007, Europe in late 2007, and Asia in 2008, in a 4GB model for $499 (Rs 22,210 approx) and an 8GB model for $599 (Rs 26,661 approx), and will work with either a PC or Mac.

Nokia N91 - 8 GB

Now before you skip this one thinking its just a re-do of an older model, keep in mind that the space we are talking about compares with an iPod. The new Nokia N91 - 8 GB is an evolutionary update made to the original N91 mobile music haven. While the colour scheme has seen a complete revamp, the internal hard disk that provides storage for music and other media files has been boosted to 8 GB, double the original 4 GB. The bluetooth system has also been updated to add A2DP stereo support so that the N91 can be used with the new wireless stereo headphones that are starting to trickle into the market. The N91's size has remained unchanged but its weight has gone up five grams. No word yet on pricing though.