LG Prada dipped in gold

LG's Prada fashion handset is definitely a looker, but when you dip it in 24 karat gold, the desirability level shoots through the roof. That's exactly what LG has done with this cellphone, retaining all the internal features such as the included Web browser, email client, and MP3 player. In order to pick up this drool-worthy handset , you will need to fork out $989. As to whether such a price makes it worth a purchase or not, that remains to be seen. I suppose beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, and if you think it is worth the price, then go ahead and place your order.
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Nokia wants ban on Qualcomm chips

Nokia has demanded that the US International Trade Commission ban imports of selected 3G cellular chipsets from Qualcomm, claiming that up to five Nokia patents have been violated. Apparently Nokia mentions that certain Qualcomm cellular chipsets that are supports EVDO and HSDPA were hurting Nokia's business since they copy techniques that made Nokia increase the level of power efficiency in its own chipsets, hence chipping away whatever advantage it has in the US. Looks like Qualcomm is currently going through some rough times.
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Nokia 6555 oozes with elegance

Nokia brings some timeless elegance with the Nokia 6555, featuring a smooth-back fold design and an original analog timepiece. It is the first WCDMA handset of its kind to feature such a design, and will be made available to consumers sometime next month for approximately 200 Euros before taxes or subsidies. Some of the features include a QVGA LCD display that handles up to 16 million colors at 240 x 320 resolution, a camera with 6x zoom, and a self-portrait function for the more narcissistic among us. 30MB of internal memory is complemented by a microSD memory card slot for further expansion.
- Original smooth-back design
- Elegant external analog timepiece display
- Brilliant 16 million color display
- Video sharing
- WCDMA and quadband GSM functionality.

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BlackBerry gets own dock

BlackBerry owners definitely do not have the same luxury as iPod owners when it comes to the choice of third party accessories, but it is nice to see the Berry Buddy that compliments the BlackBerry Pearl very nicely. When connected, your Pearl will be charged in order to prep itself for the next day's use. It looks extremely sleek and comes in a similar color as the Pearl, although the glossy surface it comes in will probably be a prime candidate for fingerprint magnets.
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Samsung SGH-F210 spotted

The Samsung SGH-F210 will most probably fool most people into thinking that this is an MP3 player in the first place, and they aren't too far from the truth. Only when it folds open like a fan is the numeric keypad revealed. It is amazing to note that the 87.7mm x 30.9mm x 20.4mm form factor is capable of squeezing in Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, a 2 megapixel camera, a 1.46" 262k color TFT LCD display, and 3D sound effects for enhanced audio. Just in case the 1GB internal memory is not enough (which it most certainly isn't in this day and age), there is always the microSD memory card slot. Supported audio formats include MP3, AAC/AAC+, eAAC+, and WMA. Pricing and availability details are currently unknown. I would suggest those with larger fingers to avoid this when it comes out as typing can be quite a pain.
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SoftBank announces Toshiba 912T

SoftBank has just released the Toshiba 912T cellphone that strangely enough, comes with an extendable antenna. I thought those became extinct early decade as handsets started eschewing antennas in favor of internal ones. Nevertheless, the 912T is a rather large clamshell, measuring 104mm x 50mm x 17mm and weighs 136 grams. Features include a 2.8" QVGA 260k color LCD display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, and a microSD memory card slot. In addition, you get to surf the Internet at HSDPA speeds and with such a large display, surely you won't need to visit the optometrist anytime soon. If you're living in Japan and want to pick up the 912T, you can choose from 7 colors (silver, black, white, blue, plum, champagne and green) - there's bound to be something for everyone.
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Casio hits 5 megapixels with phone

Looks like the megapixel race for top cellphone models currently stands at 5 megapixels, and the Casio EXILIM W53CA is the latest to join the club. This clamshell cellphone features a 5.1 megapixel camera with autofocus, an electronic dictionary function, image stabilization technology, and a microSD memory card slot to store all your favorite memories. Too bad this CDMA 1X WIN handset will be launched in Korea and remain an exclusive there. Pricing details have yet to be determined, but it will come in red, black, and silver colors.
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