The BenQ E55 has successfully passed the certification of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Though there are no official details, and gossip around the net is vague, these are some details that have surfaced (unofficially):
- GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
- WCDMA 2100
- Clamshell form factor >
- GPRS
- EDGE
- Bluetooth (Headset, Hands-Free 1.5, FTP, AVCTP, AVRCP, Dial-Up, Object Push, GAVDP , AVDTP, A2DP)
BenQ Announces C36 Music Phone
BenQ has unveiled its latest music phone, the C36. With the lines between MP3 players and phones blurring, the variety of music phones seem to be on the rise. With BenQ’s latest C36, users get dedicated music buttons to make the music experience an exciting one, not least with the stereo speakers at the back of the phone. Throw in FM radio, and the ability to record the radio directly on the phone, and it’s quite an interesting music phone.
Aside from the usual music applications, BenQ has generously included software not necessarily related to music, such as a health management application, an e-book reader, as well as the ability for the phone to function as a webcam using it’s 1.3 megapixel camera when connected to a computer. Not to mention the necessity for most phones nowadays, which is accepting microSD cards as expansion, allowing people to add memory cards to suit to bring their music library along with them.
BenQ makes a splash with M7
BenQ's M7 smartphone was specially designed to by stylish and versatile, but at the same time it has been constructed to withstand just about the everyday knocks and drops a cellphone experiences throughout its lifetime. The protective outer layer that wraps the handset is water- and sand-proof, being impervious to just about most natural elements that could potentially cause damage to the sensitive electronics circuit within. Despite all the protection, the BenQ M7 is not gimped as it comes with 3G connectivity, an integrated GPS navigation system, a 2 megapixel camera, a secondary VGA camera and a built-in multimedia player.
BenQ releases the M7
Back in June we heard of BenQ's plan to release a trio of new phones, including M7 included. Originally planned for an August release, the M7 has finally made its way to the market. The M7 phone is tough, made to withstand most drops and usual abuses, though it has the benefit of not looking like typical rugged phones, having better design than most sturdy phones.
The M7 also offers 3G high-speed connectivity, as well as a 2 MP camera and Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) support.
BenQ T33 concentrates on music
The BenQ T33 cellphone focuses mainly on audio playback, boasting dedicated external music controls for its full-features digital audio player functions. What you get in the T33 include an FM radio, support for MP3, AAC, and AAC+ files, lyrics display for those who want to sing along, as well as the ability to playback music even without a SIM card inserted. This slider handset comes with a sleek mirrored finish for an elegant appearance, although you could end up wiping lots of fingerprints from it if you're the meticulous type. A microSD memory card slot allows you to carry up to 2GB of audio wherever you go, while a 2 megapixel camera with video capture capability helps you preserve those impromptu but memorable moments in your life. No idea on how much it costs though, nor when will it be released.
BenQ announces E72
BenQ has announced the launched of its new E72 smartphone that coems in an extremely slim body, measuring slightly more than 1cm. It is powered by Windows Mobile 6 and comes with a 2" 65k color TFT display and a 2 megapixel camera. This GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz device has integrated the following IM networks - AOL, Yahoo, MSN, ICQ and Google Talk on a single platform, enabling you to hold simultaneous conversations with contacts using the same or different networks. WiFi connectivity also provides free VoIP calls, push email, subscription to RSS feeds and other stuff you normally do online. A microSD memory card slot is there to cater for your memory storage needs. No word on pricing, but the BenQ E72 will hit selected countries in the Asia Pacific and European regions this Q4.
Music-centric BenQ
BenQ T80 powered by Windows
BenQ T80 paraded at computex
BenQ has taken the opportunity to show off its T80 slider cellphone at Computex 2007. Very
little is known about the T80 other than a projected Q2 release within this year and a recommended retail price of $350. The T80 will come with Near Field Communication (NFC) capability, and the laser-etched keypad reminds one of Motorola's stunning (when it first came out, that is) RAZR cellphone. The glossy exterior looks like a prime candidate for fingerprints to make their mark, so wiping the T80 would be a pretty common thing to do for its future owners.
