High-End Mobiles for Diwali HTC, LG, Sony Ericsson
Posted On Thursday, October 30, 2008 at at 1:29 PM by imagine web studioHTC Touch Diamond – Rs 26,000
The Touch Diamond is one of those totally touchscreen mobiles that don't necessarily require you to use a stylus – though it comes with one. It’s a simple, yet stylish handset with a rear panel that embodies a diamond’s cut, hence the name. The glossy black finish and the large 2.8 inch TFT touchscreen display make it look quite attractive.
Utilizing HTC’s TouchFLO Technology in 3D makes the OS come alive with finger-touch accessibility, enhancing the mobile experience. Running on Windows Mobile Professional, the HTC touch packs 4GB of internal memory with connectivity features that include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with A2DP, and USB. It also has internal GPS and comes equipped with a 3.2MP camera, media player and an integrated FM radio with RDS.
LG Secret KF750 – Rs 18,990
This handset may have a rather odd name (I’m not sure why you’d want to keep this phone a secret, and if it holds one we’re yet to figure it out) but it's still a very stylish slider. It has a touch-sensitive navigation system that LG's becoming famous for, and its silver-and-carbon fiber rear panel is sure to attract a lot of attention. Aha, hence the need to keep it a secret. We get it.
The KF750 comes with a 5MP camera that features face detection technology. It also incorporates Bluetooth with an A2DP profile, TV-out, and support for DivX and MEPG4 file playback. Other features include a document viewer and an FM radio with RDS. You can boost the memory via microSD cards since the internal memory is just about 100MB.
Sony Ericsson W980 – Rs 22,800
This clamshell handset with its black glossy finish, touch-sensitive Walkman-on-Top keys, and external display is quite an eye-catcher. It may seem a little large, but it feels real good when you hold it. The external lights display only enhances the stylish design. The W980 has a 2.2-inch TFT display on the inside, and a nice large keypad.
As for features, aside from its Walkman branding the W980 comes with a 3.2MP camera, 8GB of internal memory, Bluetooth with A2DP profile, stereo speakers and an FM radio. The handset (which was launched globally) originally came with an FM transmitter but this feature has been omitted in the Indian version. It also features SE’s Shake Control for switching audio tracks and TrackID for music recognition.
These handsets may seem a bit expensive, and considering the current situation of the global economy, any Diwali offers are likely to be negligible. So you may just want to consider the cost before purchase. On the other hand, if you have the money, why not splurge? In you're on a budget, stay tuned for more affordable Diwali specials that will soon come your way as a follow-up to this article. Have a bright Diwali, guys, and try to keep the volume down.
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