Ulysse Nardin “Chairman”
October 11, 2009
Ulysse Nardin “Chairman”
You would think it is a symptom when a watch manufacturer’s main novelty at a fair is a mobile phone. If it is, then I am certain that it is not a good one. When Ulysse Nardin presented the “Chairman” I was sort of surprised to see then embark on this route. Actually, the last watch manufacturer y expected to see in this battle. The design was interesting initially although after further inspection it turns out that the product is flawed in many, many ways.
The first flaw is what in a way makes it special. The kinetic rotor. For one I do not think that this would be an adequate power source for a mobile phone. There is no way that a mobile phone gets the activity that your wrist does. Inside your pocket or on a table the rotor is completely redundant. Hence, if you wish to charge it by means of the rotor you will end up embarking on a rather “obscene” workout. Quite stupid for a phone that will most likely be priced in the absurd range. So, the result is that you paid a whole lot of money to look like a fool once your battery is down… I wonder how this would look in a bar when you are trying to pickup a girl and she has a friend. You need to call your buddy to team up for the kill… It’s 2 o’clock in the morning… your battery is almost dead… will you go to the bathroom to give it a good, jerk? I guess I have no need to go any further.
The second flaw is the software. Support will be highly doubtful. Believe me, if they say otherwise they are lying! Software support was less than satisfactory when Vertu first started and they had Nokia behind them. It is a fact that all smartphone software is still crapy and buggy unless you are an iPhone. Lest face it, if you want a smart phone you would go with and iPhone or a Blackberry. If you want a good looking high-end phone you want a Vertu with a straightforward, clean, not-so-buggy Symbian 40 software.
The third and fatal flaw is its size. It just HUMONGOUS! Way larger than an iPhone, any Blackberry, all HTCs and even Sony-Ericsson’s P1. Hell, it’s practically the size of a PSP!!! In these days you really have to be a whole new level of retarded to come up with something like this and think it will sell. Believe me, in the mobile phone business the LAST thing you want to do is go Panerai!
The design on the other hand is a matter of personal taste. Personally, the more I look at it, the less I like it.
Samsung Eternity a867 Phone
May 27, 2009
This sleek touch screen phone is loaded with the latest features, and they are all easily accessible from the 3.2 inch display through the touch screen and full-touch QWERTY keyboard.
This 3G-enabled phone is compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS turn-by-turn directions, AT&T Mobile Music, Video Share service, and Mobile TV. The AT&T 3G network makes it possible to enjoy a variety of wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
The Eternity offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. The phone has an internal 200 MB memory that is shared between the address book, MP3 player, and camera, and it’s expandable via optional MicroSD memory cards. The 3.2 megapixel camera can shoot photos up 3x zoom.
Nokia 8800 Arte Series Now in Gold
February 2, 2009
After sheathing its Nokia 8800 Arte series in carbon fiber, the Finnish mobile phone giant has announced its latest iteration – the Gold Arte.
Dipped in 18-carat gold and clad in premium quality white leather, the Nokia 8800 Gold Arte touts the same specifications as its carbon fiber cousin, that is, 3G, a 4GB built-in memory, an OLED display, and a 3.2 megapixel camera.
It also features the range’s hallmark tap-for-time and turn-to-mute features. Expect the Nokia 8800 Gold Arte in Asia-Pacific from the second quarter of 2009.
Prada II gets Fresh and Sexy
December 8, 2008
Prada’s sleek handset is back, this time around sporting a slide-out keyboard and a really cool sidekick. Engadget says LG has officially launched a microsite to promote the upcoming launch of the sexy Prada II, which also gives us a peek at the matching Prada Link Bluetooth watch.The phone itself sports a 5-megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens, a multi-touch display (similar to the iPhone), 3G connectivity, a front-mounted secondary camera for video calling, Wi-Fi accessibility, FM radio, microSD card slot, DiVX playback, and many more features.
The Prada II’s partner in crime, the Prada Link Bluetooth watch, can display caller ID information, call history, and text messages without having to remove the phone from your purse or pocket. Also, the Link alerts you with a ring or vibration when you have an incoming call, and it doubles as a stopwatch and alarm clock.
The LG Blog says the phone will be available through major dealerships in Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Netherlands before Christmas for a retail price of 600 Euros ($760). No word on whether it will be available in the U.S. anytime soon, but I’m sure you’ll be able to find it through importers shortly after its release.
Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Collection
November 13, 2008
Luxury mobile phone producer Vertu debuts three new editions to their Ferrari-branded handsets, modeled on the Ascent Ti.
Previous Vertu phones for Ferrari have all used the Ascent model as a base but this time, there is a simple prancing horse and bonnet detailing on the back in place of the shift gate and brake pedal on the back.
Like the Ascent Ti, the case is made of titanium, which is a fitting tribute to one of the world’s most famous racing marques.
The Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero (black) is a limited edition of 2009 sets while the Ferrari Rosso (red) and Ferrari Giallo (yellow) not limited. As is usually the case with Vertu, exclusive ringtones – including engine sounds of the F430 and the 612 Scaglietti, and music by Dave Stewart – are part of the package.
Nokia bows touchscreen 5800 XpressMusic
October 4, 2008
Armed with a roomy touch display, stereo speakers, and—eventually—a year’s worth of free music, Nokia’s long-awaited touchscreen phone (formerly known as “The Tube”) will make its debut in London today. Read more
Samsung Pixon 8 MPix Phone Now Official
October 1, 2008
Samsung officially announced the Pixon, a touchscreen phone with 8 Megapixel camera. The Pixon is the world’s slimmest full-touch 8-megapixel camera phone, measuring 13.8mm thick.
Samsung Pixon features a 3.2-inch full touchscreen, Bluetooth 2.0, integrated media player, FM tuner, the latest TouchWiz OS, 200MB internal memory and a microSD card slot. Samsung Pixon’s 8 Megapixel camera offers 16x digital zoom, auto focus, fast-shutter, face detection, geo-tagging function and Advanced Shake Reduction. The camera can also capture 720×480 videos at 30fps or QVGA clips at 120fps.
Pixon supports quad-band GSM and HSDPA networks. Samsung Pixon will be released first in France in mid-October and then other European and Asian regions.
Ferrari 60th Anniversary Vertu Mobile – Amazing!!
September 28, 2008
If you can’t drop six figures on the car, you might as well settle for the five-figure phone. In honor of Ferrari’s 60th anniversary, the Vertu unit, the luxury unit of Nokia, teamed up with the carmaker to design a limited edition phone. Read more
Nokia’s Vertu to set up shop and market high-end models in Japan
September 26, 2008
Nokia-owned Vertu, known for handsets so expensive you are likely to live through your whole life without ever seeing even one person using one, is going to set up shop in Tokyo’s Ginza district in December. Read more
Mobiado Luminoso Lucido Luxury Phone
August 25, 2008
Mobiado introduces a new Luminoso, the Luminoso Lucido luxury mobile phone. The Luminoso Lucido has CNC machined, anodized aluminum body and an one piece aluminum front with one piece sapphire screen.
The Lucido is a 3G luxury phone upports WCDMA 2100 and tri-band GSM network. It comes with a large QVGA display, a 2 Megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, built-in stereo speakers, integrated music player supporting MP3, MP4, eAAC+ and AAC formats, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot.
The Lucido comes with stainless steel buttons, unique machine engraved keypad and battery cover and sapphire crystal camera window. Only 200 units of Lucido are available.
Motorola Z8 Ferrari Limited Edition
May 16, 2008
What do you do when your are way behind your rivals in current mobile phone offerings, constantly loosing your market share, bleeding money and are late with the production of your next flagship (which still is a generation worse in some features then offerings by others) for more then 2 months?
I’m talking about Motorola and it’s Moto Z10 smartphone that was supposed to go on sale last October. Read more
Ferrari Vertu Mobile! Limited
March 13, 2008
Vertu has launched a new phone, the Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition, to commemorate Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary. Read more
Nokia 8800 Lamborghini Limited
March 6, 2008
This is one gorgeous mobile phone for the right person with the right size pockets. This phone has everything tri-band GSM phone it has a color TFT display, 2 megapixel camera built-in MP3 payer, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS.
This Lamborghini 500-piece limited edition will also feature Lamborghini graphics as wallpapers, screen savers, ring tones, and even has a short documentary video about the Lamborghini. I am not sure what the price is but it has to be something good, like it said “for the right person with the right pockets”. However, who knows if these collectors edition cell phones will go up in value over the next few decades.
Unique Electronics – Chanel Choco Phone
February 21, 2008
All within the last few years, the trend of collaborating fashion labels and mobile phones has hit a pinnacle as brands from both the high end and mainstream strive to mark their electronic mark. The Chanel Choco phone designed by Fred de GARILHE is a cutting edge take on the mobile phone. At first glance in its unactivated state, it resembles a chocolate bar. However, once it’s put to use, the fiber optics come to life and the phone lights up. Without a doubt one of the most interesting concepts to be devised in recent memory, however one must wonder how the functionality will come into play without a major mobile phone company designing the hardware. Source: Nitro:licious
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