Boasting integrated GPS, a 2 Megapixel camera, RDS radio and 3G connectivity, BenQ-Siemens' first Linux-powered handset is making its way to European store shelves.
BenQ-Siemens SXG75 hands-on impression
The smallest and lightest GPS handset currrently available, the Linux-powered BenQ-Siemens' SXG75 presents a perfectly legible user interface on its 2.2-inch screen housed in a candybar form factor. Complete with 3G connectivity and a 2 Megapixel camera for video calling and still picture taking, it's a well-rounded alternative for consumers looking for GPS but not willing to compromise on other features. Other highlights include a stereo FM radio with RDS and RS-MMC memory expansion.
Specifications
Arriving more than fashionably late to the 3G party, the first UMTS-enabled handset from BenQ-Siemens is currently arriving on store shelves across Europe. Introduced at CeBIT 2005, the SXG75 also scores two other firsts: it's also the first Linux handset from a major brand name to go into widespread distribution, and even boasts integrated GPS - a feature shared only by communicators such as the HP iPAQ hw6515 and Mio Technology's soon-to-be-launched Mio A701.
Other highlights of the SXG75 include a high-resolution, 2.2-inch display, a 2 Megapixel camera and the ability to conduct video calls, as well as a stereo FM radio with RDS to back up audio and video playback support for a number of formats. Users can choose to store media in the 64 MB of non-volatile memory of the SXG75 or on RS-MMC cards, while business users will be pleased to find a comprehensive messaging suite with e-mail as well as PIM synchronization with desktops.
Price and availability
Available now, the BenQ-Siemens SXG75 sells in the €375 EUR range, claiming up to 6 hours of talk time and 400 hours of standby.
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