BenQ-Siemens SL91 Cell Phone
The first thing that jumps out when you look at the new BenQ-Siemens SL91 is its ultra chic and minimalist form factor which screams elegance. Not only is the design appealing to say the least but it also reveals a sensor keypad when touched. Looks like the LG Chocolate phone finally has some competition in the looks department! The onboard Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR) technology which reacts to the slight of pressure and reveals a navigational keys in all its glory!
Okay enough about the BenQ SL91 looks and let’s see if there is more to this pretty package! The handset is not you run of the mills mobile phone and can be safely categorized as a premium handset . There is an integrated 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and this is just one of the many multimedia functions. There is a second camera too on the mobile phone and this VGA camera would come in handy for video telephony via UMTS. Another striking feature found on the phone is its 2-inch QVGA display which is capable of a vibrant and brilliant display thanks to its 16.7 million colors.
The sophisticated BenQ-Siemens SL91 has a MP3 player and a stereo RDS FM radio too and PC to Mobile transfers can be done easily thanks to the included USB cable or can be downloaded onto the mobile via fast UMTS data transfer or streaming. You will never run of out of storage space thanks to the interchangeable Micro-SD cards. The handset also comes bundled with a top notch stereo headset which the audiophiles will lap up according to the company. This elegant handset also moonlights as mobile hi-fi system and a hands-free solution for calls and video conferences, making it a complete package! The SL91 will be available in Europe from the fourth quarter of 2006, however no word on pricing! For more info visit BenQ
Munich, Jul 26, 2006 | At first sight an exceptional design object, the BenQ-Siemens SL91 reveals its innovative sensor keypad, hidden under an impeccably smooth black surface, only when touched. Thanks to innovative sensory controls (Force Sensitive Resistor), the shapely slider mobile reacts to only slight pressure. Its smooth, gleaming surface feels like glass and makes touching it a sensory experience of the special kind. Nestling in the base station (Design Shell) that is supplied with the phone, the BenQ-Siemens SL91 becomes an extravagant eye-catcher for home or office. Futuristic light effects showing missed calls or SMS are sure to cause a stir.
“If I have only one phone in my life it would be the BenQ-Siemens SL91. Forget the home phone, forget the cordless, forget the laptop phone, forget the office phone! I need this little perfect utopic sacred object. The SL91 speaks of its sophistication of the most prescient technology but at the same time seems so peaceful, friendly, soft, engaging, as a beautiful extension of my hand. It looks and feels great, feels sexy, feels smart,†stated Karim Rashid, the internationally renowned designer who had the chance of an exclusive personal sneak preview.
Apart from exceptional design, the BenQ-Siemens SL91 also offers up-to-the-minute multimedia functionality. With the built-in 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, atmospheric photo shots and video recordings are easy to achieve any time of the day or night. A second VGA camera that can be directed towards the speaker during video calls is particularly well protected by the slider mechanism. When making video calls, you can look at your calling partner in 16.7 million authentic colors on the 2-inch QVGA mobile display – almost as if you were standing opposite one another. Picking up on the unusual design theme of the SL91, the stereo headset that comes with the phone affords mobile luxury for aural enjoyment when used with the mobile’s integrated MP3 player and stereo RDS FM radio. Music can effortlessly be downloaded directly onto the mobile from a PC via Bluetooth, via UMTS download or streaming. The BenQ-Siemens SL91’s internal storage capacity can be extended using Micro-SD memory cards. Together with the SL91, the base station is not merely a designer accessory that is guaranteed to cause a stir. It also turns the mobile into a portable stereo and can furthermore be used as a handsfree speech system for telephone calls or video conferencing.
A large selection of original accessories with Bluetooth technology, such as headsets or hands-free solutions for the car, can be connected to the BenQ-Siemens SL91 via Bluetooth.
With the mysterious appearance of the BenQ-Siemens SL91 design composition, BenQ Mobile is putting another premium product on the market that combines design innovations with state-of-the-art multimedia technology, thus turning mobile communication into an experience for the senses. The SL91 will be available in Europe from the fourth quarter of 2006. Prices will be determined locally.
Source:Gizmodo
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