Sony Ericsson (phones/sonyericsson/index.html) today announced the launch of two new mobile phones, the R300 Radio (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-r300-radio.html) (pictured) and R306 Radio (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-r306-radio.html) , both designed to deliver a radio-listening experience to a global audience, and ideally suited to emerging markets such as India. “The R300 Radio and R306 Radio allow you to tune-in to your favourite music shows or sports reports, across both AM and FM broadcasts,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level Products at Sony Ericsson. “They certainly look and sound the part, offering a radio-inspired design and feature set on a choice of either a candy bar or clamshell phone.”The R300 Radio will launch in two colours: Antique Copper and Steel Black. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008. The R300a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.The R306 Radio will launch in two colours: Coffee Black and Champagne White. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008.

Sony Ericsson (phones/sonyericsson/index.html) today announced the launch of the T270 (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-t270.html) and T280 (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-t280.html) , a duo of affordably priced phones set to appeal to differing audiences. “We have developed two phones that meet the needs of two distinct audiences,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level products at Sony Ericsson. “The T270 and T280 build on the appeal of iconic Sony Ericsson phones like the T610. They are good looking and tick all of the right boxes; whether it’s for the business user wanting a compact work phone or the everyday user looking for a classic, stylish camera phone.”The T270 and T280 will be available in the same colours, Silver on Black and Copper on Silver. They will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008 and will support the following frequencies:T270i - GSM/GPRS 900/1800T270a - GSM/GPRS 850/1900T280i - GSM/GPRS 900/1800T280a - GSM/GPRS 850/1900

Nokia (phones/nokia/index.html) today unveiled its latest addition to the Prism Collection, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism (phones/nokia/nokia-7900-crystal-prism.html) , aimed at design-conscious consumers . With its diamond-cut design with a crystal centre key, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism continues to highlight the geometric shapes and personalized style of the Prism Collection. Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism will be available in the first quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of EUR 375, before taxes and subsidies. Nokia worked in collaboration with the creative designer Frédérique Daubal, which resulted in unique laser-etched graphic designs, distinctive wallpapers as well as exclusive accessories to the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism. The wallpapers inspired by Daubal communicate the reflection of light and capture the feel of angular prisms and triangles.

Nokia (phones/nokia/index.html) unveiled the Nokia 2600 classic (phones/nokia/nokia-2600-classic.html) and the Nokia 1209 (phones/nokia/nokia-1209.html) (pictured), two mobile handsets aimed at consumers in emerging markets. Nokia 2600 classic, which will retail for approximately 65 euros before applicable taxes or subsidies, has begun shipping, ramping up in all key markets during the first quarter of 2008. Nokia 1209 will become available globally during the second quarter of 2008 and will retail for approximately 35 euros before applicable taxes or subsidies. The highlight of today's announcement is the Nokia 2600 classic which allows consumers to customize their phone with colourful, fully changeable Xpress-on covers and MP3 ring tones. According to a recent Nokia survey of consumers in emerging markets, a new trend appears to be emerging: phone sharing. More than 50% of respondents in India, Pakistan and nearly 30% in Vietnam indicate that they share, or would share, their mobile phone with family or friends - a figure which contrasts consumer behaviour in more mature markets.

BlackBerry (phones/blackberry/index.html) Pearl 8110 smartphone, the first BlackBerry Pearl model to feature built-in GPS (Global Positioning System). The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 (phones/blackberry/blackberry-8100-pearl.html) will be available for Vodafone business and individual customers in Spain.The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 features built-in GPS making it ideal for customers on the move. Available in black colour, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 also features rich multimedia together with the powerful communications capabilities of the BlackBerry solution. Users will be able to keep their costs under control with the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 with unlimited data plans from Vodafone available on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server from 25€/month for corporate users and BlackBerry Internet Service from 15€/month for individuals and small business users.

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Eten (phones/eten/index.html) X650 (phones/eten/eten-glofiish-x650.html) is an X600 (phones/eten/eten-glofiish-x600.html) update with VGA screen instead of a QVGA screen.A VGA display offers several significant benefits to the user. The greater resolution (four times higher than that of a typical Pocket PC Phone) enables a larger proportion of a document, calendar, map, or web page etc. to be displayed on screen at once, increasing productivity. Additionally, the higher pixel density means that text appears sharper and easier to read while pictures and video appear more detailed. VGA is set to become one of the key specifications for Pocket PC Phones in the coming year. Specifications of the X650 include a Samsung SC3 processor at 500Mz, 256MB ROM, 2-megapixel auto-focus camera, FM Tuner, and FM Transmitter (subject to region). Dimensions of the handset are an ultra-compact 107 x 58 x 14.7mm with a weight of just 139g.

Motorola (phones/motorola/index.html) doesn’t ignore this group of people. Two new models come in common or innovative colors in both clamshell and candybar designs to conquer the entry-level market. The new W230 (phones/motorola/motorola-w230.html) and W270 (phones/motorola/motorola-w270.html) handsets offer easy-to-use music capabilities, expandable memory with optional microSD card, clear audio in noisy environments and a simplified interface for text messaging. “These new devices offer design elements, music features and outstanding battery life that consumers don’t expect to find at this price point,” said Stu Reed, president, Motorola Mobile Devices. “Whether buying your first phone or trying out a music phone for the first time, these new models from Motorola are the perfect choice.” The W230 and W270 handsets are expected to become available in Q1 2008.

Sony Ericsson (phones/sonyericsson/index.html) today announced the launch of the W350 (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-w350.html) , a Walkman phone that offers the perfect blend of style and function. Featuring for the first time from Sony Ericsson a flip phone that allows you to control your music at your fingertips, it offers a winning combination of ease of use, style and convenience. This latest addition to the Walkman phone family can be used with the new Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS205, also announced today, for the ultimate hands-free music experience. “The W350 Walkman phone offers a combination of key easy-to-use music and phone functions in a stylish, compact form,” said Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “It is designed to appeal to men and women on-the-go who want a stylish, compact phone that offers a complete MP3 experience at an affordable price.”

Sony Ericsson (phones/sonyericsson/index.html) today announced the W760 (phones/sonyericsson/sony-ericsson-w760.html) , the first truly global Walkman phone with tri-band HSDPA, enabling broadband speed downloads of the latest music and content wherever in the world it is used. Offering music on your mobile and much more, the phone delivers built-in GPS to help you find that secret gig, distinctive Stereo Speakers for sharing your music and the latest hit games, including Need for Speed ProStreet. The W760 is a Walkman phone that you will want to take with you everywhere. This is where the added protection from the multipurpose Active Speaker MAS-100 comes in. Announced today, it acts as a good-looking protective case, a speaker to let you play your tunes even louder and an FM radio antenna. “People today are always on the move so it’s important that they can stay in touch and have their entertainment at their fingertips,” said Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “The W760 fits perfectly into this lifestyle. It is bold, action-packed and takes the Walkman® phone beyond just music.”