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Versace, in collaboration with ModeLabs Group, announces the launch of Versace Unique, the first luxury touchscreen and full-featured multimedia creation that will be sold through the most important exclusive watch and fine jewellery networks and Versace flagship boutiques worldwide from early June 2010.

Versace Unique unites all essential functions for professional and personal use, crafted from the finest materials, hand-assembled in France and built to the uncompromising standards of all the Versace products.

The face is constructed from pure high-tech ceramic or handmade lacquers delicately framed with an 18K yellow gold finish or 316L grade stainless steel inlay. The back is wrapped in the finest handcrafted leather, embossed with the Medusa head. The Versace Unique sapphire crystal screen is the largest single piece of this high-tech material ever produced for consumers. Impossible to scratch, smooth and receptive, it provides an ideal conductivity and precision control of the touchphone interface.

Beneath the precious exterior of Versace Unique lies a world of advanced technology created by LG that guarantees a seamless interface between life and technology, design and usefulness. Versace Unique handles all the duties of a phone, 3G network, client e-mail, media player, full-powered 5-megapixel flash camera and netbook. It features unprecedented Dolby Mobile surround sound technology for high quality in ringtones, MP3 music files and video with 30 hours of playtime.

Gian Giacomo Ferraris, Chief Executive Officer of Versace Group said: "We are excited about Versace Unique. Our team has worked well with our partners at Modelabs to manufacture a very innovative product which perfectly blends luxury materials, craftsmanship and the advanced technologies of LG. As we move forward in the development of our business, we are particularly happy to be able to strengthen the offer of luxury accessories that complement our core fashion products in line with Versace's dna."

"The creation of a mobile phone for a luxury brand is first and for most a matter of passion. At the origin of a new product, a mysterious alchemy takes form between the brand creative style and our own know-how allying tradition and innovation whilst at the same time respecting the highest criteria of design, selection of materials, technologies and great attention to appearance. Such is a passion that makes our mobile phones unique" comments Stéphane Bohbot, ModeLabs CEO.

Courtesy: ModeLabs Group

Airfone has a comprehensive range of mobile phones like business and various basic phones, but this series will create a buzz among mobile phone users. Music mania phone series is based on music chipset which produce high quality sound and the ear earphone are acoustically designed to attain a certain level of noise cancellation hence enhancing the user experience.

When it comes to music gadgets, we want to listen to our favorite song again and again and each time you feel that tempo building. We have come a long way with a accomplished collection of music gadgets right from stereos, MP3 players etc. to music phones. Now, the present mobile handsets have become our desired companions so that we can enjoy music the way we want to. The substitute to high end sound quality is Airfone’s Music Mania series with feature rich basic handsets.

AF 100: AF100 is a music mania phone for music lovers loaded with striking features like Big Loud Speaker, In Ear Earphone, 12 days battery backup, WAP, 1.8" Screen, FM, 1000 phone book contacts, 1.8 Big Screen, Mp3 Player, Video Player, Dual Sim, English/Hindi interface, screen guard, Expandable memory upto 2GB etc. This model is available at Rs 1400/- only.

AF111:
AF111 is available in stunning coffee and black color with loads of features like High stamina 25 days battery backup (1500 mah), Hindi/English/Tamil/Telugu interface, 3.5mm music jack, 2.0” High Resolution screen, 1000 contacts, WAP, MP3 player, Video player, Expandable memory upto 2GB, Wireless FM radio Bluetooth, Digital camera etc. Price of this model is Rs 2199/- only.

AF 14:
AF 14 Dual Sim Dual Standby model comes up with features like 1200 Mah battery for 15 days backup, In Ear Earphone, Wireless FM, WAP, Digital Camera, TF Card support, MP3 Player, Video Player ( 12 fps), Expandable memory upto 2GB, Digital Camera, Torch etc. This model is available at Rs 1899/-.

AF 18:
AF 18 has features like 1500 Mah battery 15 days battery backup, 3.5 mm Music Jack Wireless, Hindi/English/Tamil/Telugu interface, Wireless FM, Dual Sim, 3.5" Screen, MP3 Player, Torch etc. This model is available at 1849/- with a 2GB Micro SD Card.

AF33:
AF33 is a universal GSM+CDMA and GSM+GSM dual Sim handset with Automatic Call Recorder, Mobile Tracker, 2.0" TFT QCIF, WAP, FM radio, Bluetooth A2DP, MP3/MP4, Expandable memory upto 4 GB 1.3 mega pixel camera, screen guard and last but not the least – 'one touch to go handset' in just Rs 3599/-.

AF12:
With AF12 model, consumer will get free 2GB Micro SD card with features like 15 days battery backup, one touch music access, Hindi/English interface FM, WAP, Mp3 Player, Video Player (12 fps), Big Loud Speaker,. This model is available at Rs 1799/-.

According to Mr. Vishal Chitkara, Director, Airfone India Ltd "With launch of these six feature rich entry level and middle level handsets, at this aggressive price, we hope to strengthen our presence in all our existing markets and make deeper inroads into the rural areas".

Courtesy: Airfone India

Sony Ericsson expanded its line of 'Xperia' comprising Xperia X1 and Xperia X2 series by including the much awaited "Xperia X10". The code name is 'Rachael' and it was previously rumored to be named the "X3" or "X5". The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 takes a step out of the contemporary by launching the latest OS for mobile phones- the "Android" launched by Google. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is the first Android device by Sony Ericsson. The phone had a phenomenal hype preceding the release. The announcement of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and the list of impressive features have managed to live up to its expectations.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 relies wholly on its huge 4-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen for operating the phone. The phone is provided with three hardware buttons; A menu button, A home button and a ‘Back’ button. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has a volume rocker on the side along with the camera button. On the top there is a standard 3.5 mm jack, a micro-USB port for charging and data-transfer and a power button which also functions as the lock-screen button. The body fits snugly into the palm.

* Quad-band GSM and tri-band 3G support

* 10.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA support

* 4" capacitive touchscreen of WVGA (480 x 854 pixel) resolution and scratch-resistant surface

* 16M-color ready (65K effective colors under Android OS v1.6)

* Android OS v1.6 with complete Sony Ericsson UI customization

* Timescape and Mediascape UI

* Social networking integration

* Superior build quality

* Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon 1 GHz CPU, OpenGL ES 2.0 support; 384 MB of RAM

* High end 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, touch focus, image stabilization, geotagging, face and smile detection

* WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) video recording @ 30fps

* Wi-Fi and GPS with A-GPS

* 1 GB storage, microSD slot, bundled with an 8GB card

* Accelerometer and proximity sensor

* Standard 3.5 mm audio jack

* MicroUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1

* Document viewer

* Li-Po 1500 mAh (BST-41) battery

* Great audio quality

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is currently shipped with Android version 1.6, but an upgrade to version 2.1 is promised in the second half of 2010. The huge amount of specification is highly impressive. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has an android OS, which is easy to operate, boasting of a host of features and a market to download more apps. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is priced at Rs 31,271 /- and makes a great buy.

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is embedded with the moniker U5i which conveys that the handset comes from the same range as the Satio. Sony Ericsson Vivaz loses much of the bulk and comes with a curvaceous design. The camera lies on the back, a wee bit off-centre, yet there is not much to worry as it will not be scratching up the lens.

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz has dimensions of 107 x 52 x 12.5mm and weighs a mere 97 g. The sides also bring with them a few impressive features.

* 3.2" 16M-color resistive touch screen of 640 x 360 pixel resolution

* 8 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, face and smile detection, geotagging and touch focus

* HD 720p video recording @ 24fps with continuous auto focus

* Symbian OS 9.4 S60 5th, topped with a custom-brewed homescreen and media menu

* 720 MHz CPU, PowerVR SGX dedicated graphics accelerator

* Quad-band GSM support

* 3G with HSDPA 10.2Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps support

* Wi-Fi and GPS with A-GPS

* MicroSD card slot which allows users to enhance the memory to about 16GB.

* Built-in accelerometer

* Option to turn-to-mute

* TV out

* Stereo FM Radio

* Micro USB and stereo Bluetooth v2.0

* Web browser equipped with full Flash support

* Preinstalled Wisepilot navigation software

* Inbuilt office document viewer

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is equipped with enticing features and the price tag of Rs 23,254 /- makes it a great buy.

Nokia is geared up to launch the 'competition killer' handset called the Nokia N900. The smartphone comes as a welcome change at a time when Google and Apple have been competing with one another. Nokia runs the largest cell phone network in the world and most of their phones are popular in the world than any other company.

The Nokia N900 is the current pinnacle, with the flagship for this huge part of the cellular world. The Nokia N900 can go fast, has a great camera, and improved connectivity features. The operating system of the Nokia N900 is open source, just like one other contender for first place in smartphones.

The technical specifications for the N900 are impressive as there is an inbuilt five megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a Tessar lens. The photos may be tagged without a problem. The WVGA rating for video is another interesting feature. Nokia N900 records video in MP4 (mpeg-4) format. The screen is 3.5 inches in size with 800 by 480 resolutions. It supports fifteen languages and the 1320 mAh battery is ideal for enhanced talk time.

The Nokia N900 Key Features Are:

* 3.5" 16M-colour resistive touch-screen over WVGA resolution

* 5-megapixels (dual LED flash)

* Slide-out QWERTY keypad

* ARM Cortex A8 600MHz CPU, PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator, 256MB RAM

* 32GB onboard storage with micro SD card slot for expansion up to 16GB

* 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash and active lens cover

* Kickstand

* FM transmitter

* 3.5mm audio jack and TV-out

* Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE, WiFi

* SMS, E-mail

* Video player with DivX and XviD support

* Mozilla-based web browser with full PC-like Adobe Flash support

* 1,320mAh lithium-ion (BL-5J)

The other features incorporated in the Nokia N900 are1, 320mAh Li-Ion Battery which offers a talk time of 6h and stand by time of 10 days. The full keyboard, A-GPS, Geotagging, accelerometer, FM radio, Media Player and Ovi Maps are the other features incorporated in the mobile phone. The impressive phone has dimensions of 110.9 x 59.8 x 18mm and weighs 180g. The phone will be priced at Rs 25,500 /- which is a good deal, owing to the innovative and high end features incorporated in the handset.

Nokia 5233 is a low priced touchscreen mobile elegantly designed and well equipped with user friendly features. The Nokia 5233 is akin to Nokia 5230. The main difference between the two mobiles is that Nokia 5233 lacks 3G connectivity.

Nokia 5233 is loaded with more features and specifications and the major highlights are touch-sensitive widescreen display, favorite social networking sites and media library. Nokia 5233 has innovative design and cutting-edge technology with its large widescreen display, touch-based user interface, vibrant colors, and an inbuilt media player.

* Dimensions of 111 x 51.7 x 14.5/15.5 mm

* Classic form with touch screen

* Weight: 115 g (with stylus)

* 3.2" Resistive Touch Screen display

* Screen resolution of 640 x 360 pixels (nHD) with 16:9 picture

* 2 MP Digital camera

* JPEG image formats

* Up to 16.7 million colors

* Dedicated keys for camera, volume, power, send & end, and application launch (menu). The media bar touch key for accessing music, gallery, share online, video centre and web browser is included

* There is a micro-USB connector with USB 2.0 high speed

* Inbuilt 3.5 mm Nokia AV connector

* BL-5J 1320 mAh Li-Ion standard battery which offers a talk time of 10.7 h and stand by time of 455 h

* Energy efficiency: Power Save mode, unplug charger reminder, High Efficiency Charger AC-8

* 17 MB internal dynamic memory with a MicroSD memory card slot, with hot swap max. 16 GB

* Eco content and services which allows Eco zone via Download!/Ovi store, eco bookmarks, content and personalization

* Video recording file formats are mp4, .3gp

* Audio recording formats are WAV (normal), AMR (MMS), AAC/MP4 (high quality)

* Music playback file formats include MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA

* FM radio with RDS

* 2.5 mm Nokia AV connector

* 3.5mm headphone jack

* MiniUSB

* GPS with AGPS support

* Ring tones: mp3, aac, 64-tone polyphonic (64 built-in tones)

* Integrated speaker

* Ring tones: 3D, 64-tone polyphonic, mp3 and video ring tones

* Video ring tone

The innovative handset Nokia 5233 is available in-box colors of White/Red, White/Silver, and Black/Dark silver. The changeable color battery covers enhances the usability. Nokia 5233 is priced at Rs. 6,874 /- and is a great buy.

The Micromax X220 is a stylish slider phone, powered by a long life battery. Equipped with innovative features, the Micromax X220 is an ideal handset to own. It is powered by a host of innovative features that add to the appeal of this attractive mobile.

* Dual-Band 900/1800 MHz

* Micro SD up to 2GB

* Music player

* Camera

* 65K Color CSTN type display

* 128*160 Pixels screen resolution

* 1.8 inches wide display

* Dual-Band(900/1800 MHz)

* Inbuilt FM radio

* Messaging options like SMS,MMS

* Bluetooth enabled

* GPRS facility

* JAVA(J2ME), 2 preloaded games

* Inbuilt Camera

* Expandable memory via Micro SD up to 2GB

* Music is offered by MP3

* Powered by 800 mAh (BL_4C)

* Dimensions: 96×47×16mm

* Weight: 78.5g

The all new Micromax X220 has innovative feature like Music player, FM radio, Bluetooth for wireless connectivity, Camera and Video Player. Micromax X220 is an intermediate mobile from Micromax. The Micromax X220 is a dual SIM compatible mobile embedded with a glossy finish, attractive build and an impressive slide model. The 800 mAh powered battery offers talk time of 3 h and stand by time of 10 h. Users may avail internet service owing to the presence of GPRS / WAP facility. Priced at Rs. 2,435 /-, the Micromax X220 is a great buy.

Micromax X500 is a very stylish and elegant looking handset that comes in an attractive candy bar design. Micromax X500 allows users to avail high end features in the most hassle free manner.

* 2.8 262K color QVGA display

* Dimensions: 117×52x15mm

* Weight: 110g

* Full Touch Lens with Sense Flow

* 5MP Camera with LED Flash

* Face Tracking

* Sports Mode

* Anti Shake

* Direct TV Out

* Preloaded Opera Mini Web Browser

* Expandable Memory (up to 8GB)

* Music is played in Multi Format Music Player (MP3 / AMR / MIDI / WAV)

* Background Music Playback option

* Tri Band (900/1800/1900)

* SMS and MMS messaging options

* Bluetooth (Ver. 2.0)

* GPRS/WAP/ USB enabled

* Speed Dial and inbuilt games (2 preloaded games)

* Call option includes conference calls

* Inherent memory may be expanded to 8GB using the Micro SD card

* Li-ion 800mAh

In addition to the high end features mentioned above, Micromax X500 also allows users to transfer data at fast pace with the Bluetooth. Besides, users can get access to internet browsing and downloading facilities with GPRS and WAP. Watching television through the direct TV out feature is another alluring aspect. Loaded with high end features and an impressive price tag of Rs 5,900, the Micromax X500 is a must have handset.

Micromax recently announced the all new touch screen phone Micromax W900. Micromax W900 runs on Windows Mobile 6.1. On seeing the design, a shopper cannot stop but draw similarities with the Nokia 5800 popular design. Micromax W900s is the first of handsets from Micromax to run on Microsoft Windows Mobile OS.

* Touch screen with handwriting recognition

* Windows Mobile 6.1as the operating system

* Wi-Fi

* GPS with integrated MapmyIndia MAPS

* Stereo FM Radio

* Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz

* The display is a 3.2 inches WQVGA screen

* Dimensions of112*55*14.2mm

* It weighs 113g

* Touch Lens

* Camera with 2.0 MP CMOS with Flashlight

* GPS with maps from Mapmy India

* Motion Sensor

* WiFi 802.11b/g

* Internal Memory of 157 MB

* Expandable Memory through MicroSD (up to 16GB)

* Powered by a 1500mAh Li-ion type battery

* Talk Time of up to 5 hours

* Standby Time of up to 480 hours

* Video Palyer: in WMV/WMA/Mp4/H.263/AVI formats

* SMS/MMS/EMS/Email are the messaging options included

* EDGE/GPRS/WAP/MMS

* Excellent music experience with multi format music player (MP3 / AMR / MIDI / WMA)

* 3.5MM Jack

Micromax W900 is an innovative handset from Micromax, priced at Rs. 7,800 /- and is an ideal option for tech savvy users.

Blackberry Storm 9500 is an advanced smart phone with all the important features that make it a tech savvy users` cherished gadget. Blackberry Storm 9500 is equipped with interesting features, enhanced with upbeat style.

* 3.2 MP Camera

* Media Player

* Video Recording

* BlackBerry Maps

* BlackBerry OS as the operating system

* Wireless Email

* Organizer

* Browser

* Phone

* Corporate Data Access

* SMS/MMS

* BlackBerry OS

* Document editor

* MP3/WMA/eAAC+ Player

* MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV Player

* Organizer

* Voice dial/memo

* GPS with A-GPS support

* GSM Cellular Network

* USB Connector

* GPRS, EDGE, HSCSD and WAP

Equipped with dimensions of 112.5x 62.2x 13.95 mm, the smart phone weighs 155 grams. Blackberry Storm 9500 has an impressive TFT LCD display which measures 3.25" diagonally. The screen resolution is 480 x 360 pixels. It has Dynamic hardware brightness control for a very good user experience.

Blackberry Storm 9500 is equipped with interesting camera and video recording features. Blackberry Storm 9500 incorporates Multimedia Player and BlackBerry App World. It has an inbuilt removable/rechargeable 1400 mAhr cryptographic Lithium cell which offers a talk time of 6h and stand by time of 15 days. Blackberry Storm 9500 has a stand-alone and assisted GPS support which is ideal to give your business a competitive advantage.

Blackberry Storm 9500 has an inbuilt flash memory of 128MB which may be enhanced with the 1 GB Embedded Multimedia Card. Blackberry Storm 9500 offers easy navigation through the SurePress touch screen with features like portrait suretype and multitap, landscape QWERTY and portrait QWERTY options. The convenience keys include Send, End, Menu, Escape, Left/right (default voice activated dialing and camera), 2X Volume/Zoom, Power/Lock, Mute are the dedicated keys in the Blackberry Storm 9500. It is priced at Rs. 16,749 /-. The innovative styling, attractive build and user friendly features make the Blackberry Storm 9500 a great buy.