Mivvy’s New Dual SIM Phones

Dual SIM cell phones aren’t exactly the rage unless you’re an extremely busy person who prefers to tote two numbers on a single handset, but Czech-based Mivvy is up to the task with three new dual SIM handsets -the Dual TV touch, Dual Nio and Dual Slide. All of them will support tri-band GSM/GPRS connectivity (900/1800/1900 MHz) while using a secondary SIM card on the 900/1800 MHz GSM frequencies. Features of individual handsets are available in the extended post. The Mivvy Dual TV Touch, Mivvy Dual Slide and Mivvy Dual Nio will retail for €160, €150 and €120, respectively.

Samsung unveils F700

Samsung today announced a new addition to its Ultra portfolio with the introduction of Ultra Smart F700. This revolutionary mobile phone will be showcased at 3GSM World Congress, the largest telecommunications event, next week.

Features:

• full touch screen and QWERTY Keypad
• VibeTonz technology (allows you to feel the buttons accompanied by responsive vibrations)
• reflects the latest speed of 7.2 Mbps under the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network
• 2.78″ color display 5 mega-pixel camera with auto focus and Bluetooth

The Ultra Smart F700 is a good example of how mobile phone will evolve in the future. The Samsung F700 is priced at $400.

Samsung Trance

This week Samsung’s Trance made an entrance into the list of the top music phones. With Bang & Olufsen’s ICEPower technology, the Trance also has 3D sound effects that provide wide, dynamic, and surround sound.

All that and the Trance is pretty easy on the eyes as well, with a silhouette like that of a violin’s, and a lovely glossy piano black surface. We even liked the touch-sensitive navigation, though we would’ve preferred a more tactile experience. It also has stereo Bluetooth and a 3.5-mm headset jack, which are great to have on a music phone. Our only gripe is that the Trance does not offer EV-DO, and therefore does not allow over-the-air download of music via V Cast Music. The only way to get music onto it is via a USB cable to the PC. But for only $49.99 with a two-year service agreement, that’s not too bad.

Samsung SCH-u350 Smooth

Verizon has quietly released the Samsung SCH-u350 Smooth. This affordable low-end clamshell is going for $29.99 with a 2-year contract and mail-in rebate.

Features:

• CDMA (800/1900MHz);
• 1xRTT data connectivity;
• VGA camera with Night Shot, self-timer, and digital zoom;
• Bluetooth;
• Support for Verizon services: voicemail, mobile e-mail, Verizon’s Chaperone and VZ Navigator

Samsung B7610 Louvre

There is a brand new Samsung in town – the B7610 Louvre, which has made an appearance at The Phone House (Dutch version of The Carphone Warehouse). Design-wise, it does share many similarities with the F700, boasting a similar form factor as well as sliding QWERTY keyboard in the equation. However, this smartphone is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1, and apart from that, details concerning it is scarce – very. Speculation is rife that this will come with at least HSDPA connectivity and a 3.2 megapixel camera, alongside an expected July release for a yet unknown price point.

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