BenQ Releases the E61 Mobile Phone

BenQ has just announced the release of the E61 phone model. This is more than a cellular, as it is capable of playing the role of two devices in one: a mobile phone and an MP3 player at the same time.The E61's main feature is that it has a high performance MP3 player built in. Moreover, in order to enhance access to the playlist, it also comes with easy access keys that are disposed on its margins for making possible to handle the MP3 function without having to enter the main menu of the device.

The 1.8 inch TFT screen is capable of displaying the lyrics of the songs while music is playing. Moreover, it can store songs until the 1 GB limit, as it comes equipped with an SD Card slot. What's an MP3 player without proper headsets? BenQ 61 also comes with Hands Free in order to provide high quality music at all times. Moreover, it lets the user choose from 6 equalizer options that include Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock, Jazz and Classic, according to the type of music he usually listens to.

The phone's design has impressed some people until now, as BenQ61 has been awarded the coveted iF Design Award at CeBIT 2006. Indeed, there are several two-tone combos that offer the phone's user a wide range of options when it comes to providing a new image for the phone.

Other specifications of his phone model reveal the fact that it has a 2X/4X digital zoom camera. As for Internet access, this cellular comes with a WAP browser. We have to face it: aside from the MP3 music rendering functions, there are few other things that will make this handset stand out.

The BenQ E61 phone model is now available and comes with an average price of USD130. Unfortunately, it is currently available only for the Asian market and there is no news on a global release.[via]