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Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/mobile-pho...-iphone/19931/0 Apple to Allow Outside Applications on iPhone Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs said on Wednesday that outside developers will be allowed to create programs for the iPhone, changing a policy that had angered many. Blocking outsiders from making programs that would run easily on the iPhone has been one of a series of restrictions that have annoyed users, even leading to some lawsuits. Jobs, in comments on Apple's Web site, said a kit for developers still will not be available until February, as the company works out how to open up the phone without exposing it to malicious programs. "We think a few months of patience now will be rewarded by many years of great third party applications running on safe and reliable iPhones," Jobs said on the Web site at http://www.apple.com/hotnews/. Developers have tried to open up the iPhone for use in the United States on networks beyond Apple's U.S. partner, AT&T Inc, though Apple has blocked many such moves. Spokeswoman Natalie Kerris said Apple has not changed its policy on locking the phone to other networks. But until now, Apple also had stopped software engineers from creating whatever they wanted to run on the iPhone, without delivering them through the iPhone's Web browser. Some 200 applications have been created for use on those terms, but consumers and software makers have seen that as an extra layer of rules and technology that was unnecessary and throttled innovation. Under the new policy, applications will be allowed to run in so-called native mode. Jobs said he expects malicious developers to focus on the iPhone. "Since the iPhone is the most advanced phone ever, it will be a highly visible target," he said. Apple could require a digital signature for programs to authenticate their developer, he added, referring to a system that he said mobile phone maker Nokia is implementing. While this makes such a phone less than "totally open, we believe it is a step in the right direction," Jobs said.

Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/ultraporta...-prices/19881/0 Asus has unveiled the pricing and configuration of its highly awaited Eee PC. Overall there are four configurations to choose from and, depending on the RAM size, storage capacity and battery duration, the PC will vary in cost from $299 to $399. The top-end model is the Asus Eee PC 8G which features 8 GB of SSD-based storage and offers 1 GB of RAM. The next model is the 4G model which comes with 4GB of SSD storage and 512 MB of RAM. Both these models are equipped with a 5200 mAh battery, which is good for 3.5 hours of portability. The next two models are the Eee PC 4Gsurf which also comes with 4GB of SSD storage and 512MB of RAM while the Eee PC 2G Surf features 2GB of SSD storage and a measly 256MB of RAM. Both the Surf models are equipped with a 4400 mAh battery that will provide around 2.5 hours of battery life. This new ultraportable will weigh in at 2.03 pounds and will be compatible with both Linux and Windows XP operating systems. It will ship later this year.

Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/mobile-pho...-france/19891/0 Unlocked iPhone to be Launched in France Finally, Apple has decided to launch an unlocked iPhone in France come November. Orange recently confirmed that the iPhone is likely to be sold by it for 399 Euro, and the unlocked iPhone will be available too. The price of the unlocked iPhone has not been announced yet. Orange will be the operator exclusive partner in France, which puts to rest a speculation that has been tracked by analysts for some time now. Seeing the trend Apple is following, seems like its gonna be in India soon officially i.e. with the announcement of the Unlocked version available in France .. oops just read on the internet source - http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/10/17/un...phone/index.php Apple is being forced to sell an unlocked iPhone in France because of a French law that forbids bundling the sale of a mobile phone and a mobile operator.

Source - http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n810_interne...et-news-339.php Nokia N810 internet tablet The long expected successor of Nokia N800 internet tablet - Nokia N810 made its first official appearance today. It was announced today by the Finnish company at the Web 2.0 Summit 2007 event in San Francisco, California. Nokia N810 is sporting the same sparkling touchscreen 4.13" display with 800 x 480 pixels resolution we saw in its predecessor. The most exiting upgrade over the former model is the added GPS receiver with preinstalled maps. According to the manufacturer it should be perfectly adequate for navigating your way around. The other great news is that Nokia N810 will have a full hardware QWERTY keyboard which will surely greatly facilitate text input. Unfortunately, the N810 retains the same VGA-only snapper we saw on N800 but this time it's front-mounted. The new internet tablet relies on Wi-Fi or a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone to get internet access. Although it does allow its user to make internet calls as well as almost any other internet activity you can do from a personal computer it lack mobile phone functionality, meaning that you cannot carry out regular calls on it. This is the only reason we don't add Nokia's internet tablets to our specifications database, despite the abundance of request we receive in our mailbox. Nokia N810 comes complete with the adequate 2GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 10GB through the memory card slot. The device will start shipping as soon as mid November at an estimated retail price of USD 479 (excluding local taxes).

Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/allinone-m...ith-gps/19451/0 HTC Launches GPS Phone P3300 High Tech Computer (HTC) Corp. has announced the launch of the HTC P3300, a Global Positioning System (GPS) phone in India. This device allows users to take pictures outdoors and then automatically embeds the satellite coordinates into the picture. The MapKing R12 is the mobile mapping system which comes with the P3300. It also includes the SiRF III chipset with 20 parallel channel receivers. Offering wireless LAN access, the phone is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera and FM radio with tuning range from 87.5 MHz – 108.5 MHz. "The P3300 GPS phone with photo navigation is an addition to our existing portfolio of world class smartphones and PDAs available in India under the HTC brand," said Ajay Sharma, country manager, HTC, India. The phone weighs 128 grams, is 16.8 mm thin and is available in an iron-grey colour. It operates on the Windows Mobile 6 professional platform and comes with a 128MB built-in ROM and 64MB RAM. Microsoft Office programs like Outlook Mobile, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, IE Mobile and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile are pre-loaded in the phone. Optional softwares like Adobe Reader (PDF), Sprite Backup, Activesync, Comm Manager, Internet sharing, Network Wizard and Audio Manager are also available. Connectivity options include Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth v2.0 and quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE. The phone features a 2.8-inch QVGA display screen and Phonepad input option. The phone is available for Rs. 23,000.

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Source - http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071008/asp/...ory_8408565.asp Handsets to breach Rs 500 price barrier Calcutta, Oct. 7: Mobile handsets can’t get cheaper than this: come Diwali, a Calcutta-based company hopes to break the Rs 500 price barrier. Xenitis Telecom Ltd, owned by Bengali entrepreneur Shantanu Ghosh, plans to launch its basic GSM handset for Rs 499. Ghosh, who owns IT peripherals producer Xenitis Infotech and two-wheeler maker Global Automobile, is setting up a mobile handset factory at Hooghly in Bengal. At present, the cheapest GSM handset retails for Rs 1,200; Reliance Communications, the Anil Ambani-owned CDMA operator, offers handsets at Rs 777. Xenitis’ ultra low-priced handset will, however, be imported from China in a semi-knocked down (SKD) format and assembled here. Ghosh reckons it is possible to manufacture a very basic workable handset at such a low price. “Mobile handsets are available at $10-15 in Chinese and south Asian markets. We have brought samples here and are testing them now. So far, they are working well,” Ghosh told The Telegraph. Ghosh will sell the handsets under his Xtel brand name, but his company also aims to supply products to established players. “It is difficult to build a brand and fight big companies like Nokia. Instead, we want to be a contract manufacturer for local players,” he said. The Indian mobile handset market is projected to grow to 90 million units by the end of 2007. The Indian Cellular Association, the apex body for handset manufacturers, estimates that the country will manufacture 50 to 60 million handsets this year and the number can grow to 250 million units soon. Xenitis will be training its guns on the local brands of tiny players who import cheap handsets from China. “We will start with SKD kits but will graduate to basic manufacturing in the next one to two years,” Ghosh said. Initially, it plans to produce 2 lakh handsets a month. Ghosh claimed that a number of GSM mobile operators had evinced interest in sourcing handsets from his company. “Mobile telephony operators are going deep into rural India with bundled offers of connection and handsets. The only way to penetrate those regions is by ensuring affordability,” he said. The company expects to tot up a turnover of Rs 150-200 crore from the telecom business this year itself. The unit is coming up next to Xenitis Infotech’s factory in Hooghly. In April, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based Longcheer Technology to design and manufacture mobile handsets.

Source - http://www.techtree.com/India/News/iPhones...-83821-617.html iPhones Available, Open to Crack Madhavi Gokhlay reporting - Raza Noorani (20) and Nigel Jairaj (22); main occupation: B.Com students; side occupation: unlocking Apple iPhones (till recently, it was cracking PSPs)... Apple Computer may delude itself that the India launch of its iconic iPhone is slated for not before next year, but iPhones are proliferating ever since the gizmo's US launch about a month and a half back. Both Noorani and Jairaj are ready to swear by this! Today, you can get an iPhone for around Rs 31,000 from 'Alpha Electronics'; for about Rs 27,000 from 'Heera Panna'; for somewhere between Rs 27,000 and Rs 30,000 from any custom-notified shop. A month and a half back, the prices per iPhone were in the region of Rs 45,000 to Rs 50,000. The gray market has its own sources for sourcing these iPhones; the usual suspects being contacts in customs, or carriers who come to India loaded with iPhones, or simply people who travel to- and fro- between India and the US. "You've paid for the iPhone. The tie-up is between Apple and AT&T. It's their problem entirely. So there's no big deal about using iPhones in India, way before their official launch," quip Noorani and Jairaj. The duo use a Windows-based software for unlocking iPhones. Originally into cracking PSPs, their iPhone foray began with a night well spent fiddling with a friend's iPhone. The morning saw the iPhone unlocked, much to their delight. That's how they got hooked onto the idea. Subsequently, they bought an iPhone SIM free unlocking software online for nearly GBP 70, and have been cracking iPhones since -- for a price! Customers based out of Mumbai are charged Rs 2,000, while those based out of Mumbai (even out of India) are charged Rs 2,500 per unlocking. In case of the latter, CDs containing software are sent to these customers, after which Noorani and Jairaj instruct them over the phone as to unlocking of their iPhones. Otherwise, the process takes place pretty much from the comfort of Noorani- and Jairaj's homes. All they need is the iPhone that is to be unlocked, the accompanying USB cable, and a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2. No need for an Internet connection. Within a span of 15 to 20 minutes, a single iPhone gets unlocked. However, each iPhone is different by virtue of the fact that it's been manufactured under a different batch. To that extent, the unlocking process differs from phone to phone. All said, Noorani and Jairaj are not alone in this venture. Some of the shops in Heera Panna, and a handful of individuals in this city claim to be able to unlock iPhones. However, doing a good job is an entirely different story. Every now and then, the youngsters get customers coming to them, who've bought 'unlocked' phones from somewhere for a hefty price, and whose phones are now no longer working properly. It's up to the twosome to fix these iPhones. They say they charge about Rs 500 for fixing such iPhones, simply because they don't want to fleece customers who've already been fleeced more or less. Besides, they've undergone a similar experience. They recall a gruelling week spent working for a shop in Heera Panna, within which time, they would've unlocked at least 30 iPhones a day. But, were paid just Rs 1,000 per unlocking, while the shop charged its customers up to Rs 4,000 only in unlocking charges per iPhone. Going-it-alone, are they making much moolah? They won't tell but looks like it's enough to keep them going!

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Source - http://www.phonescoop.com Today, 12:32 PM source: Motorola Motorola also unveiled four new additions to their W series of entry level phones today, two of which could come to US as inexpensive or prepaid handsets. * W377: A tri-band GSM clamshell with light up icons instead of an external display. Features Bluetooth, VGA camera, FM radio and MP3 ringtones. * W175: A dual-band GSM bar style phone similar in style to the FONE, but with a small color screen. Features are very basic. Motorola Unveils U9 Today, 10:59 AM source: Motorola The U9 is a quad-band, GSM-based clamshell that focuses on music. It has a borderless touch-sensitive external display that lets users access the music features of the phone and also shows floating wallpaper. It is compatible with Windows Media Player 11 for sideloading music and supports up to 4GB of storage in the microSD slot. It also has stereo Bluetooth, a 2 Megapixel camera and updated voice recognition software. It will be available in Europe, Latin American and Asian markets in the fourth quarter.

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Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/multimedia...-phones/19181/0 Samsung Launches New Music Phones Samsung today announced its new music phone lineup: the SGH-i450, SGH-F330 and SGH-F210. With the launch of music-dedicated phones such as the SGH-F300, Samsung has developed an innovative Physical User Interface (PUI), a mechanism ideal for music lovers. With an optimal PUI, Samsung offers its users the opportunity to enjoy its music player as if it were an MP3 player, even when the mobile phone is turned off. Samsung SGH-i450 Dual Slider with Touch Wheel Music Navigation The Samsung i450 enables users to enjoy a unique mobile experience, as the two-way slide form factor enhances the usability to control music and mobile phone functions. When you push the slide up, the phone supports powerful smartphone features with Symbian S60 OS. Running the Symbian S60 3rd Edition operating system, the i450 provides download application and multitasking features with fast speeds through HSDPA connectivity at 3.6 Mbps. With the slide down, the phone activates as a music player with touch-wheel navigation, which enables users to control the multimedia menus easily. Moreover, metallic speakers supporting ICEpower amplifier developed by Bang & Olufsen offer superb sound quality to music phone users. For its advanced music features, the i450 supports a unique music UI and multi-codec music files. It also offers 35MB internal memory and microSD slot up to 4GB to store more music. The i450 will be available in Italy from the end of October and in other European countries shortly thereafter. The price is around 360 Euro without subsidy. Samsung SGH-F330 Ultra Slim HSDPA Music Slider The Samsung F330, a dual face slim slider, will attract music buffs with its music-centric design. As a successor to the F300, the F330 shows Samsung’s efforts to provide more advanced music features and designs. With its external music control keys located on the front and sides for easy and direct access to the tunes, the F330 offers enjoyable music experiences. The F330 provides enhanced multi-tasking features that enable the users to do other things with background music play. The phone also supports multi-codec files and quick sync with Windows Media Player to maximize the extensibility for music phone users. Supporting HSDPA connectivity at 3.6 Mbps, the F330 is rich in extra features, including a 2 megapixel camera and microSD slot for memory expansion up to 2GB in an extremely portable 13.5mm slim profile. The F330 also provides multitasking features and airplane mode for convenient use. The F330 was launched in Germany in early October and will be available in other European countries shortly. The price is around 260 Euro without subsidy. Samsung SGH-F210 Music Swivel Stick Samsung’s latest swing music phone, the F210, comes with an innovative MP3 player design and necklace integrated earbuds. The unique swing-open form factor allows for a perfect combination of mobile phone and MP3 player functions. The F210’s portability and compactness does not compromise ease of use. When closed, it creates a full MP3 player experience with a scroll wheel interface and a horizontal display of the playlist, equalizer settings and track information. To satisfy users, the F210 also enhances a perfect compatibility with the latest Windows Media Player 10. A Music Setup Wizard lets you customize sound conditions according to your preferences. It also offers a Music Library feature that enables you to organize music into various folders. Through the MTP, users can transfer music files to the mobile phone automatically listed in the proper folders without re-entering data. The mobile phone supports advanced functions with the familiar 3x4 keypad, which maintains the same feel as a regular mobile phone when swiveled open. For more storage, it supports 1GB internal memory and a microSD slot for expandable memory up to 2GB. The F210 was launched in Germany in the middle of October, and will be available in other European countries shortly. The price is around 280 Euro without subsidy. As music dedicated devices, Samsung music phones allow users to play various types of music files including MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, WMDRM and store additional music through the external memory slot. To support various formats including WMDRM, Samsung brings seamless compatibility with files purchased from online sites. Geesung Choi, President of Samsung Telecommunication Network Business, said: "We have tried to understand what music lovers want from their music phones. I’m very confident that Samsung’s music phone lineup is the best solution for users. With our phones, users can enjoy 100% phone and 100% music player at the same time.” He added that Samsung will continue to provide unique music phone experiences with various products.

well buddy GSM handsets r always reasonably well priced where as in CDMA handset prices r always high .. so i guess price of LG RD 6660 could be even more than 8K

Source - http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071010/asp/...ory_8417271.asp SMS rap New Delhi, Oct. 9 (PTI): Idea Cellular has been found guilty of deficiency in service for disconnecting the phone line of a consumer who had refused to pay an incorrect SMS bill. The Delhi Consumer Commission recently slapped a penalty of Rs 8,000 on the company and ordered it to restore the number of Vikas Rathaur. It also asked Idea Cellular to revise his bill. Rathaur had said he converted his pre-paid mobile connection into a post-paid one in August last year and subscribed to an offer of “1000 SMS free”. The complainant was, however, charged for text messages in the next three months’ bills though he did not cross the limit during any calculation period. The company did not take note of his complaints and disconnected his line for non-payment of bill. Good that this consumer(Rathaur) took up this matter & the consumer commission took note of it & slapped a penalty on the guilty service provider

Source - http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Asus_An...-83784-615.html Asus India has introduced its P525 quad-band PDA phone, which is designed to deliver a complete mobile business solution. The P525 comes with a built-in numeric keypad, and incorporates push email and Wi-Fi support, among other features. The PDA phone leverages push email functions to deliver real-time synchronization with email, phone books, and calendar items. With built-in Wi-Fi and GPRS support, the phone provides wireless online connection even when wireless hotspots are not available. Along with Skype-in and Skype-out functions and Bluetooth wireless technology, plus support for Office applications like Excel and PowerPoint, the P525 delivers what Asus claims is 'a truly mobile office'. The phone's 2 mega pixels digital camera with auto-focus doubles as a business card recognition device, making organizing business cards a breeze. The numeric pad makes for easy input, while users who prefer using a stylus can use the 2.8-inches touch-screen display. One hand menu navigation is facilitated via the five-way joystick. For saving sensitive information securely, the phone comes with a unique feature, 'MySecret'. Specifications of the P525 include: 416MHz Intel processor; quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS; 128MB Flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM; 2.8-inches TFT display (240 x 320 pixels, 65,000); 1300 mAh Li-ion battery; 3.5hrs of talk time; 150 to 200hrs of standby time; 2 mega pixels camera with auto-focus and flash light; WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth version 2.0, USB 1.1; miniSD card slot; and stereo headset with 2.5mm audio jack. The P525 is available through India Digital Life Style Distributors for Rs 21,550

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Source - http://www.techtree.com/India/News/New_Sag...-83687-615.html Pratham Telecom, national distributors for Sagem Bleu phones, have added two more phones to their portfolio: the 253X, and the 351X. Both are entry-level phones that promise affordability along with superior quality, the company claims. The two phones incorporate basic features such as FM radio, support for MP3, and expandable memory. While the 253X is an ultra-slim, 10 mm phone weighing 70 grams, and featuring a 65K display; the 351X sports a 1.8-inches 65K bright color display. In addition, both mobiles have a 250 contacts phonebook memory, and can store up to 200 SMS. The Sagem Bleu 253X is priced at Rs 2,500, and the Sagem Bleu 351X at Rs 3,799

Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/mobile-pho...-mumbai/18911/0 iPhone Prices Nose-dive in Mumbai The Apple iPhone was officially launched in the United States of America on June 29, 2007 and commanded a price of $599 (Rs. 23,621) for the 8GB version. By September 5, 2007 Apple had slashed the price of its 8GB model to $399 (Rs. 15,733) and dropped the 4GB version from its line-up. Back home, dealers from Mumbai's Heera Panna market say that the iPhone will be officially launched in India in March or April 2008 but then again a not-so-little birdie told us that the iPhone will come to India in the end of 2008. But a trip to Heera Panna, saw iPhones peering out of the windows of almost every electronics shop. A month back, the cost of the iPhone was a whopping Rs. 52,000. Today, iPhone fans can rejoice as the price of the iPhone in the grey market has dropped to a mere Rs. 27,000 for the 8GB model. The 4 GB version is available for Rs. 24,000. “We have only a few pieces of the 4GB model as people don’t mind shelling out Rs. 4,000 extra for the 8GB model. Moreover, the 4 GB version has been dropped from its line-up,” says Vikram of Sound Out, Heera Panna. Another shopkeeper added that the stock they ordered a few days ago – 10 8GB models and four 4GB models just sold out and he was awaiting the next order. The volume of phones being sold is rising. Every shopkeeper has claimed to have sold more than 50 iPhones in the last two-three weeks. “We are going to order for more iPhones as we expect the sales to increase during Diwali,” says one shopkeeper. The shopkeepers also unlock the phone for no extra charge. The slash in iPhone prices have surely brought good news to iPhone fans who can now make their dream of owning one a reality.

Rollout plans for 3G go awry Source - http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071008/asp/...ory_8408564.asp New Delhi, Oct. 7: The delay in 2G spectrum allocation has put brakes on the launch of 3G services in the country. 3G is third-generation mobile technology that allows for quicker downloads of music and video files. The auction of 3G licences, as recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), would have fetched the government at least Rs 1,400 crore from an operator. Trai had submitted its recommendations on the allocation and pricing of 3G spectrum on September 27, 2006. However, there has hardly been any progress. Already the government has missed the July deadline for the 3G spectrum policy “The recent scramble for telecom licences has shifted the telecom department’s focus to providing a solution for 2G spectrum,” said an official of the Cellular Operators Association of India. Besides, the group of ministers, set up for spectrum vacation from defence services, has said the “spectrum for the growth of existing 2G services is more important than planned 3G services”. The defence authorities and the department of telecom (DoT) are looking to vacate around 25MHz of 2G spectrum as well as around 15MHz of 3G spectrum. Officials said, “While the DoT is planning to formulate a 2G policy by the end of October, the sharp differences between the GSM and CDMA players over the contentious issue of spectrum allocation and the methodology to be adopted will delay the process.” The officials said even if the DoT reached a decision on 3G spectrum, it won’t be possible to launch the service before one-and-a-half years. “The bidding process will take many months. This, when it is now clearly understood that the broadband revolution will have to be wireless-based,” the officials said. “At the current pace, we do not see 3G happening before the end of 2008,” they added. Moreover, there are differences within the DoT over the rollout of 3G. “Even though the DoT has no intention of putting it on the backburner, a section of the government is pushing for a freeze on 3G rollout,” the officials said. However, some DoT officials feel a broadband wireless network capable of carrying voice and data at reasonable rates will help create an infrastructure for the national information revolution.

Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/smart-mobi...kberrys/18121/0 Blackberry is prominent in the news these days with all the big players like Reliance, Airtel and Vodafone releasing new models. Seems like every one wants a slice of the Blackberry pie. 8820 Vodafone is kicking it off with two models – the Blackberry 8310 and 8820 and they’re priced at Rs. 24,990 and Rs. 31,990 respectively. Both of these models are GPS enabled with trackball navigation and QWERTY keypads. Both phones also support Bluetooth with A2DP and microSD cards. The 8820 also has Wi-Fi support and the 8310 is available exclusively though Vodafone. 8310 Bharti Airtel is also following suit with the launch of the same Blackberry 8820 priced at Rs. 31,990. The features are of course the same, with GPS, Wi-Fi capability and Roxio Media Manager among others.

BPL Gets on The BlackBerry Bandwagon Source - http://www.tech2.com/india/news/smart-mobi...ndwagon/18811/0 BPL Mobile not wanting to be left out in the 'BlackBerry' frenzy we've seen in the last couple of weeks has announced the launch of the BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone in Mumbai. Being a single circle operator, BPL Mobile currently empowers over one million subscribers with wireless services and will now offer the BlackBerry solution to customers in the Mumbai region. Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion said, "We are pleased to be working with BPL Mobile to bring the BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone to their customers in Mumbai. The BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone is an exceptional choice for customers that want to stay connected to the information and people that matter most.” The 8300 has a full QWERTY keyboard and uses Blackberry’s trackball navigation system. It has an ultra-bright 320 x 240 pixel resolution display with light sensing technology that automatically adjusts backlighting levels for optimal viewing in indoor, outdoor and dark environments. It comes with a 2 megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. Photos can be shared easily and instantly by email, MMS or BlackBerry Messenger and can also be transferred over Bluetooth or USB cable. The 8300 smartphone also includes the Roxio Media Manager for BlackBerry desktop software, which allows users to easily search for media files on their computer, view and organize them, create MP3 music files from CDs, add audio tags, create play lists and automatically copy or convert pictures, music and videos for optimal playback. For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server tightly integrates with IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments and features a broad set of IT policy controls that allows IT departments to manage deployments. The price, however has not yet been disclosed.

351X has expandable memory has mp3 player & FM Radio .. where as 253X is just a slim mobile with FM radio no expandable memory support in it..