The BenQ-Siemens CL71 Slider mobile, is a slim 17.8 mm semi-automatic mobile with extensive multimedia features. The new business division of BenQ Corporation, BenQ Mobile has just launched it in time for CEBIT 2006. It has a great elegant look and catches the eye when the phone glides upwards automatically to expose the silver-colored keypad underside. Moreover the slider is designed in such a way that when it is closed the camera on the mobile is hidden, which provides protection for the lens.

The BenQ-Siemens CL71 has Bluetooth and MMS throughout, which user can use to exchange photos, videos and music. The snapshots can be viewed unswervingly on the top-class 2-inch TFT display in 262,144 colors with 176 x 220 pixel picture definition. So special moments can be captured in pictures and can be shared with loved ones using its 1.3 megapixel zoom camera (3x digital zoom permits). Moreover when there is a requirement of taking many photos in quick succession might be for any occasion like birthday party, wedding etc., this compact mobile works like a mini camcorder. These sanpshots and video clips can be viewed later using its brilliant high resolution display. Thanks to IPS display technology, which brings excellent perfection for the wide viewing angles. Music lovers can enjoy music with its built-in MP3 player and an FM radio integrated in the stereo headset which are supplied with the mobile ensure acoustic variety, while internal phone memory (24 MB) can be extended with interchangeable microSD cards provides sufficient storage space for the multimedia content. It is also very smart in battery use, just by activating a hot-key on the side of the mobile casing, it can be switched directly into power-save mode. So it provides uninterrupted multimedia enjoyment for a long time.

Moreover this hot-key allows the mobile user to keep the keypad locked and unlocked, and so there is no chance of inadvertant activation of the mobile and so no misuse. It also comes along with original Bluetooth accessories like Bluetooth headsets and hands-free for wireless mobile convenience.

BenQ Mobile promises to provide the user the best multimedia-rich devices to enhance customer’s daily lives. The Benq CL71 will be available in the market in Q2, 2006 and it prices will be fixed locally. Users can view more details at www.benqmobile.com. Oh yeah also this phone won the prestigous “iF Design Award For 2006”.