Unknown BenQ S7 got iF Design Award China 2007

The International Forum Design site has posted pictures and the short description of an unknown mobile phone BenQ S7. It got iF Design Award China 2007 in “Communication & Entertainment”. This is a candy bar handset packed in the metallic shell. According to the source, it is designed for business users. The source mentions the support of 3G networks, GPS and multimedia functionality (no details). The picture gives us a hint that the device has two cameras – one on the rear panel and the frontal camera for video calls. Other specs might be unveiled at the official announcement. BenQ hasn’t disclosed any info on the model so far.

Asus works on the device in style of Nokia E90 Communicator

The French-language Mobinaute has reported that Asus is preparing the release of Asus M930, which is similar in the form-factor with Nokia E90 Communicator. The device will be equipped with 2 displays: a big internal and a small on the top cover, and a full QWERTY-keyboard. It might look like this:

According to Mobinaute, Asus M930 will be powered by Marvel PXA27x 520 MHz processor running on Windows Mobile 6 OS. The communicator is meant for GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA (3.6 Mbps) networks. It also features 256 MB flash ROM and 180 MB RAM, a 3.2-megapixel auto focus camera, an FM-tuner, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless modules. The European release of Asus M930 is scheduled for 1Q 2008.

BenQ M7 rugged 3G handset

The Czech source Mobil.iDnes has posted info on a new mobile phone BenQ M7, which is not yet officially introduced. The rumors about it popped up in the net, however the specs weren’t unveiled. According to the source, BenQ M7 is a candy bar in a rugged shell, which can stand a fall from height, dust and moisture.

The phone can work in GSM/GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS networks. BenQ M7 features a QVGA 262K color display, a 2-megapixel camera, a frontal VGA camera for video calls, a microSD slot, Bluetooth 1.2 interface and GPS/A-GPS navigation. Other details are expected after the official announcement.

Rumors: new Sony Ericsson products in 2008

Some pics and info on new SE phones in 2008 have leaked to the Internet from an insider source. According to the Mobile Close Up these are W970, K830 and K860.

Sony Ericsson W970 belongs to the Walkman music series. It is equipped with an iPod-like navigation wheel, a 5-megapixel camera and a storage card slot. It’s not said to have 8GB of memory onboard. Sony Ericsson K830 from the Cyber-shot series comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera, which is likely to shoot QVGA video. The device might replace the K810. As for the last handset, there are no details except for the picture.

An heir of Sony Ericsson W880?

Some web sources have posted the pictures of a new SE handset prototype. It might be an heir of Sony Ericsson W880. The new Walkman handset is equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera and a frontal camera for video calls, it probably supports 3G. Compared to the previous model it has larger size. There is the support of Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards. Unfortunately, we don’t have other details on the specs and the release date.

More pics and specs on MOTOROKR E8 and MOTORIZR Z10

The GSMArena.com has reported it acquired detailed into and pictures of new Motorola handsets, which should be announced by the company soon. It deals with the much rumored MOTOROKR E8 and MOTORIZR Z10. We don’t see the reason why not to believe it and thus share the info with our readers. Well, let’s start with Motorola ROKR E8:

This is another Motorola’s music phone coming with a novel navigation element called “Omega Wheel”, probably because of its form resembling the letter from the Greek alphabet. Its keyboard is peculiar for tactile feedback whenever a key is pressed.

The E8 comes with 2GB of memory onboard expanded with microSD cards (up to 4GB), an FM-radio, Bluetooth, USB v2.0 and a 3.5-mm audio jack. Measuring just 115x53x10.6 mm it houses a 2-megapixel camera and a 2” 240x320 TFT display.

MOTOROKR E8 supports quad-band GSM and EDGE. The sales are set for November at the price of €280.

MOTORIZR Z10:

This is a successor to the RIZR Z8 smartphone powered by Symbian UIQ 3.1. It inherited the kick-slider form. As for the technical specs, I’d note, a 2.2” QVGA 240x320x16M color TFT display with a protective anti-scratch coating. There is a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED backlight and video capture capability (QVGA resolution, 30 fps). The device supports quad-band GSM (GPRS/EDGE) and dual HSDPA. The shipments should start in December at €400.

HTC Juno slider with TouchFLO

HTC Touch has proved to be a success, many users liked the finger-friendly interface instead of stylus tapping. The technology is called TouchFLO and it is likely to be applied in other HTC products.

One of them can be HTC Juno – a WM6 powered slider. The model will be also sold under T-Mobile brand. It is expected on the market this October probably with other name.

Pictures of Motorola MOTORIZR Z8 in black and new Motorola ROKR W5

Motorola posted pictures of a Symbian-phone on its site – MOTORIZR Z8 is colored completely black without green elements:

In addition the site shares pictures of a music phone ROKR W5, which is not announced by the vendor:

Pictures of MOTOROKR U9

The Chinese source PCPOP posted live pics of an upcoming MOTOROKR U9 clamshell. It has been rumored much and now we’ve got a chance to see it.

According to the site the phone has the following specs:

• Cell networks: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• External OLED-display, 128x160 pixels
• Main display –1.8”, QVGA, 262K colors
• 2-megapixel camera
• 25 MB of onboard memory
• Slot for microSD cards (up to 4 GB)
• Bluetooth interface with A2DP
• Dimensions: 90x48.6x16.4 mm
• Weight: 87.5 g

On the whole, this list is confirmed by earlier rumors. However it’s not yet clear when the official announcement will take place. At PCPOP site you can have a look at other pictures of the phone.

A successor to Nokia E50 smartphone soon?

Some Internet source has posted a photo of an unknown Nokia’s product. Supposedly, this might be an heir of the E50. It seems to be a picture of a prototype marked EXX. And no more details except for the photo are available so far. Besides the release date hasn’t been unveiled either.

Nokia E50 was introduced last May. It was positioned as the tiniest and smallest E-series model. This is a traditional candy bar shape designed for work and leisure. Nokia E50 features 70 MB of onboard memory, a microSD slot, a QVGA 262K color display, a 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth 2.0 interface.

Nokia 6263: a GPS handset.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Nokia 6263 handset. We’ve mentioned the product, when the company posted user’s profile on its site. An interesting thing about Nokia 6263 is that it’s the first Nokia’s device with GPS-functionality, not Symbian-based. This isn’t a smartphone, but a Series 40 powered phone.

The FCC specs are as follows: a QVGA display, Bluetooth interface, GSM (at least 850 and 1900 MHz) and UMTS (at least 1700 MHz).