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CTIA sees Kyocera E5000 debut
If you have a penchant for weird looking cellphones, the Kyocera E5000 definitely fits the bill. This oddly-shaped handset comes in a full chrome body that is extremely appealing to the eyes - too bad there is quite a lot of cleaning up to be done with the E5000 since you will be spending most of your time wiping fingerprints off it and perhaps even polishing it to get rid of annoying, minor scratches. The hinge of this clamshell handset is also something not seen on other models in the market, adding to its uniqueness. Apparently Kyocera is manufacturing the E5000 for the latest U.S. carrier, Carrier Logo. Pricing and availability details are unknown.
Sony Ericsson Z750 looking good
Sony Ericsson W580 hitting US shores
Music phone lovers will be pleased to know that Sony Ericsson has lined up the W580 handset for a U.S. release in Q3 this year before bringing it to other continents, which is a very rare occasion. This slider handset will come in white or gray colors, featuring a 512MB Memory Stick Micro to carry your digital music library wherever you go. A pedometer has been thrown into the equation, enabling users to track the number of steps walk and ran, speed, distance, and calories burned. I guess this makes a good alternative instead of carrying both a cellphone and an iPod during your daily exercise regime. Pricing details are still unknown as at press time.
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Motorola release StarTac III in Korea
Motorola has unveiled the StarTac III cellphone, but this time it will be confined to Korean shores only. The original StarTac was an iconic phone in its generation, sparking off the clamshell craze and even popularizing the concept of wearing your handset around your neck as a necklace. Unfortunately, it won't be equipped with 3G connectivity, featuring just a 2" TFF QVGA display, GPS functionality, global roaming, an integrated MP3 player, and an electronic dictionary (presumably a Korean-English one). If you reside in Korea and want one for yourself, be prepared to fork out €240.
Grundig launches U900 Linux phoneGrundig launches U900 Linux phone
The invasion of Linux-based cellphones has begun, beginning with the Grundig U900. This Chocolate-lookalike clamshell features a couple of cameras - one in front to take advantage of the UMTS 3G connection, while the 2 megapixel with flash camera behind is used to capture candid moments. Additional features include a built-in FM radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, video and audio playback, and 100MB of internal memory. In case that is not enough, you can always bump it up with a microSD memory card. The 2" QVGA 262k color display that comes with the U900 is pretty standard these days though, so nothing special there. Pricing and availability details are still unknown.
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