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Mobile phone for less than $40 (INR. 1800)

Yup. The sub $40 mobile is here. Motorola, in a bid to tap into ultra low cost mobile handset segment in new markets like india, has introduced a phone in the sin-$40 category. Motorola announced C series phone at 3GSM Asia show in Singapore:

  • C118 – Bare bones, focused on battery life and basic functions like SMS
  • C139 – Adds more style with a color screen, increased battery life and enhanced usability
  • C168 – Builds on the feature set of the other two, and adds things like an FM radio
  • C257/261 – Ultra-thin design with a basic feature set similar to the above handsets

It befits both consumer as well as mobile operators as dropping handset prices has always led to an increased subscriber base. All these new phone will be available by April 2006 in India.

Update: Philips to make sub-Rs 1000 ($20) mobile :)

Dell compete with the iPod Shuffle

Dell DJ Ditty suppose to compete with the Apples iPod Shuffle music player. DJ Ditty is flash-memory digital music player.
Memory: 512 MB
Cost: $99

The biggest difference between the devices is the Ditty’s 1-inch LCD display screen, which helps users navigate their music lists. In addition, the Ditty can receive FM radio and sport a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that can provide up to 14 hours of continuous play.”
More info
* Businessweek story.
* Hot Slashdot discussion
*Offical Dell DJ Ditty page.