more BS phones! (II)

[difenbaker]

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Venus B3

Venus C3 is specifically designed for music lovers, with mp3 operating keys embedded on the outside of the cover so users can gain easy access to the basic playback functions without needing to open the phone. The keys blend in flawlessly with the overall design, combining beauty with functionality. The brushed metal finish adds delicacy and quality. Venus C3 is equipped with an FM transmitter so that mp3 files on the mobile phone can be played back on stereo, car audio or home theatre systems. This product is installed with Voice Answer software, featuring a dynamic filter that lets the user tailor individual voice mail messages to fit the caller. When receiving long distance calls from abroad, for example, the voice mail automatically switches to English.

[difenbaker]

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Cupid

The Cupid is specifically tailored to the business professional. Equipped with “easy key” functions, it simplifies the steps needed to operate the cell phone. Users can also effortlessly access the primary functions of the phone. The Cupid’s intuitive design makes it easy to distinguish primary from secondary functions and the extra-large screen makes reading a pleasure. The Cupid has a clean and plain design, with diamond cuts on the metallic exterior to enhance the overall look and feel. The subtle band design gives the phone a slender look and feel and reduces any sense of rigidness the sliding cover might produce. The hidden patterns on the bands radiate a mood of delicacy and communicate the phone’s chic and practical qualities.

[difenbaker]

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Hermes B

Hermes B revolutionizes MP3 phones with a unique music-playing interface to satisfy the young music buff’s passion. Positioned as a compact, entry-level cell phone, its large function keys accentuate the practicality and functionality of mobile communications. The sleek, smooth curves of BenQ Hermes B are not only stylish but also ergonomic from a user’s point of view. An independent music interface coupled with traditional MP3 playback functionality as well as colorful side panels are sure to impress different groups of music lovers. Clearly this is a phone that pushes music enjoyment and communications performance to the limit.

[difenbaker]

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Ulysses B1

The Ulysses B1 is targeted at fashion-minded mobile phone users who demand a multifunctional mobile phone. The design concept imitates the small size and easy portability of a pocket notebook. The Ulysses B1 is lightweight and smaller than traditional 3G mobile phones. Its sleek lines conceal all the major function areas, and its front and back covers radiate a mood of continuity and simplicity. The Ulysses B1 is a 3G mobile phone with extra-large screen for excellent visual communication. The phone’s horizontal display lets you take pictures just like a digital camera. Not only does the aluminum metallic back cover increase the decorative value of the phone, it can also be used as a prepping mirror for self-portraits.

[difenbaker]

more here:
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=175&t=133060&last=963182

[vx2]

hahaha..i honestly thought they where bulls**t phones by the title! :p

[zeem35]

yea me too the first time i saw the title i thought its bull**** phones..

[Daedalus]

Their going to have a lot of trouble with those unfortunate initials ;)

[Jose_R.A.M]

Again - I quite like these designs but don't they remind you of certain phones from the bigger manufacturers?

Oh well - can't beat em join em.

BS is a perfectly appropriate acronym. :p

[carcomptoy]

That FM transmitter on the Venus is pretty cool!:D

[Jose_R.A.M]

Lol! yup!

I see many great 1st april uses with that :p

[crazyze]

BS is a perfectly appropriate acronym. :p

You would have thought that BeniQ and Siemens would have realised that 'BS' may be coined up and rephrase the brand name!

[Jose_R.A.M]

Didn't someone also call them BQS?

[carcomptoy]

Lol! yup!

I see many great 1st april uses with that :p
LMAO that's a great idea!:pDidn't someone also call them BQS?That's not...totally lame...stick to BS:p

[Daedalus]

Of course, you realise that in the UK we'll never see the Venus B3 due to the FM Transmitter, unless they disable it.

[carcomptoy]

Why? FM transmitters aren't allowed in the UK???

[Daedalus]

No, their illegal.

[Jose_R.A.M]

No, their illegal.

Really? I knew its illegal to be making pirate radio stations, but its not exactly a radio station (i've probably caught the wrong end of the conversation here).

Why is it illegal? what ibout iTrip for the iPod?

[crazyze]

You are effectively making a prirate broadcast, and I am pretty sure iTrip is illegal too.

[phoney]

our radio waves are quite controlled.

[carcomptoy]

Apparently...wow that sucks...without the FM transmitter I'd have NO way of connecting my devices to my car stereo:rolleyes:

I mean honestly, yeah it's broadcasting, but not like it reaches very far:cool:

[MikeUK]

Really? I knew its illegal to be making pirate radio stations, but its not exactly a radio station (i've probably caught the wrong end of the conversation here).

Why is it illegal? what ibout iTrip for the iPod?
iTrip isn't sold in UK. Well it is on eBay and you can buy overseas, but you wont find it in any UK shops.

[Moby]

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Venus B3That picture reminds me of the Nokia 7200 :)

[carcomptoy]

That does look 7200-esque:rolleyes:

[Jose_R.A.M]

That does look 7200-esque:rolleyes:

lol, exactly my notions about these "new" phones from BS.

I think the people approving designs have been locked up in a cage somewhere and their advisors are random people who just happened to pick up a phone mag.

@ The itrip being illegal thing - I didn't know that! I knew pirate radio was illegal but I thought the whole iTrip thing was just to put your music onto your stereo that picks up radio...dear dear.

[jayharcourt]

definately an upgrade from what siemens was offering! lol i quite like a few of the designs, although can definately see a resembelence to certain nokias, but at the end of the day who cares, as long as spec's are as good, these new BS phones have adopted the high quality looks of the nokas s.e's n (some samsungs) of this world. jus need to make sure as i said, theve got good camera's, good video recording (res n fps) easy n quick system, and other practical feqtures that you see on the top quality models.