The BenQ EF91 also features an intelligent light sensor to help save battery life. I wonder if it is the same technology that is already available on many pocket computers (the LCD backlight turns off when the sensor detects there’s enough ambient light to view the display).
The digital camera included with the phone has an impressive 3.2 megapixels and features autofocus and video recording. Furthermore, the phone has 3D surround sound. I don’t know how they managed to put 3D surround sound on the BenQ EF91, but if it’s true it is quite an achievement.
Something is a bit disappointing though - the EF91 has no support for Bluetooth 2.0. I think it would have made the phone much more complete if it did support Bluetooth 2.0.
The EF91 is reported to become available in the US sometime this summer.
Specifications:
- Form: Clamshell
- Dimensions: 92 x 46.5 x 23.5 mm
- Weight with battery: 100 g
- Networks: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
- Connectivity: GPRS, HSDPA, WAP, Java, Bluetooth, USB
- Calling Features: Video calls, Speakerphone
- Primary display: 2-inch 320 x 240 TFT, 262144 colors
- Secondary display: 96 x 64 pixels, 65535 colors
- Memory: 32 MB
- Memory Expansion: TransFlash / microSD
- Camera: 3.2 megapixels, video recording
- Other: Intelligent light sensor
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