Samsung SGH-P960 Mobile TV Phone

Samsung’s SGH-P960 TV cell phone is due to hit Europe next month and, apart from serving as a traditional slider type cell phone (see specifications below) its most notable feature is its ability to offer TV on the go courtesy of its DVB-H TV broadcast receiver and support of European DVB-CBMS and OMA-BCAST mobile TV standards – making it the first slider type cell phone to offer mobile TV in Europe.

As a result of its mobile TV capabilities, one of the main visual characteristics of Samsung’s SGH-P960 is the rotating, back mounted antenna which stores neatly when not required but, apart from this somewhat obvious addition, there is little to tell this handset apart from none DVB-H TV devices apart from a TV-out port and the addition of a shortcut key allowing one touch access to DVB-H broadcasts.

Measuring in at a mere 102 x 53 x 16.5mm, the SGH-P960 sports a 256K colour 2.6” QVGA 240 x 320 resolution TFT screen, offers high speed data transfer courtesy of HSDPA 3G connectivity and comes with integrated 3 megapixel 2048×1536 resolution camera and, naturally, Bluetooth, as well as an inbuilt FM tuner complete with RDS and MP3 player – a handy backup should you find that receivable DVB-H TV broadcasts are a little thin on the ground (which, depending on where you live in Europe, we suspect that you probably will).

Samsung SGH-P960 3G DVB-H TV Cell Phone Full Specifications:

* 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
* 3G Network HSDPA 2100
* Size Dimensions 102 x 53 x 16.5 mm
* Display Type TFT, 256K colours
* Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.6 inches
* Ringtones Type Polyphonic, MP3
* Customization Download
* Vibration Yes
* Memory Phonebook Yes
* Call records 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls
* Card slot microSD (TransFlash)
* Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
* 3G HSDPA
* Bluetooth Yes, v2.0
* Infrared port No
* USB Yes, v2.0
* Features Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
* Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
* Games Yes
* Camera 3 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, video
* DVB-H TV broadcast receiver
* TV out
* FM radio with RDS
* Java MIDP 2.0
* MP3/AAC/AAC player
* T9
* Document viewer
* Organiser
* Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion (No endurance details available)

Samsung’s SGH-P960 3G DVB-H TV cell phone is due to be rolled out across Europe next month (April 08) though, at the time of writing, we are unable to pin down unit pricing.

Porsche P9521 white

If black ain't your thing, then the new Porsche P9521 in its all-white attire will surely suit your fashion needs. This luxury phone is the product of a collaboration between Porsche and Sagem and is also available in black. Along with its fingerprint sensor, this limited white edition also sports a 3.2 megapixel camera, a touchscreen display that can be swiveled 180 degrees, and GSM and EDGE capabilities. The entire cell phone unit is housed in a cover made from a single aluminum block while the screen is made from scratch-resistant mineral glass. The Porsche P9521 will be available in Taiwan starting in May 2008 for about $2000, not much if you actually own a Porsche.

Technical Details

MAIN DISPLAY 262,000 colors
QVGA 320x240 pixels 2.2 inches
Technology AM-OLED
Large View Angle
High Resolution Brightness
Rotative Screen
Luminance Typ 150cd/m2
Max 180cd/m2
Contrast >2000
SUB DISPLAY: 65,000 colors
128x96 pixels 1.1 inch
Technology AM-OLED DIMENSIONS: 91 x 48 x 18.4mm
MATERIAL:Dark Mineral Glass Aluminium
Extra slim keypad
Soft touch back cover
NETWORK:Quadband 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM / GPRS Class 10
EDGE Class 10
AUTONOMY:Battery Li-Ion 770mAh
3.15h in Communication
10 days in Idle mode

Apple iPhone Solar Star Edition 24ct Gold

Just a few days back, the company announced Gold iPhone Black Night Edition. Now extending its portfolio of opulent products, it has released 24ct Gold iPhone Solar Star Edition. This one brings the beauty of snow and brilliance of gold altogether. This phone too belongs to the Elite Choice collection by Stuart Hughes. With the front bezel and rear logo in Gold, this beautiful phone matches Lamborghini Gallardo's Balloon white in color. 24ct Gold iPhone Solar Star Edition bears a price tag of £749.95.

Apple iPhone Black Night Edition Gold

The Apple iPhone cell phone now comes in Gold Black Night Edition at Goldstriker.com. This is a part of the Elite choice Collection by Stuart Hughes. Rendering the luxury look is the 24 ct gold made front bezel and the cool logo at the back. The color combo of the latest Edition matches most luxury cars interior. The Gold iPhone Black Night Edition 16gb 1.1.4 version belongs to the Bentley diamond black metallic range and can be bought at £699.95. The company is also working on 2 more 24ct gold iphones. These are expected to be based on the Jaguar XK winter gold and Lamborghini Gallardo's balloon white models.

Vertu Constellation Rococo

The Vertu Constellation Rococo collection has been created to celebrate Vertu’s tenth anniversary this year. The Rococo collection was inspired by the eighteenth century French art, fashion and interior design movement by the same name. The collection features intricate flower patterns embroidered into the leather on the back of the phone which brings to life the hallmark Vertu ‘V’. The phone will be available in noir, scarlet, ivory colors as well as an exclusive sapphire edition. The sapphire edition features a cabochon sapphire center button as well as cabochon sapphire screws, the sapphire version also features Rococo patterns engraved onto the bezel. The Vertu Constellation Rococo Collection will be available this summer.

GoldVish Piece Unique

Just recently the World’s Most Expensive Mobile Phone, the GoldVish "Piece Unique" was launched in London and here are some exclusive pictures of the same. The mobile phone, which is part of the GoldVish collection, costs one million euro ($1.6 million). The collection offers five different diamond upgrades made of at least 150 grams of 18 karat solid gold and mounted with VVS top Wesselton diamonds. They are available in yellow, white and rose gold colours, with limited editions, including the "Piece Unique", and customised engravings on request.

And let me tell you that the honor of being the most expensive cellphone is bestowed on Goldvish my none other the Guinness Book of Records.

Toshiba Cosmic Shiner Limited Edition

If you belong to certain class of the elite in Japan, then you may have a chance to purchase the exclusive Cosmic Shiner, a FanFun 815T model encrusted with diamonds. Custom designed by Kansai Yamamoto a renowed fashion designer, only 1000 pieces will be available for sale. The lucky few who get invited to purchase this beauty will also be entitled to a new "Prestige Gold" membership service. The phone comes housed in a personalized handmade lacquer box.

Only by invitation can you get this $4,000 Cosmic Shiner Toshiba Handset, the delivery process takes about 30 days. Buyers will also have to pick-up the April issue of Seven Hills magazine to get their required unique ID code to commence the purchase process. The Kyoto concierge membership service (first year trial is included) will offer various agency arrangements such as hotel and restaurant bookings along with further special privileges to be detailed in early April.