[3GScottishUser]

New from BenQ-Siemens, the smart slim candybar S-81.

Specifications

Band GSM 900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 2100MHz
Data GPRS/UMTS
Size 109mm x 48mm x 13mm (4.29" x 1.89" x 0.51")
Weight 99g (3.49oz)
Battery Life Unknown
Main Display 2.0" 262k color TFT LCD, 176x220 pixel resolution
Sub-Display N/A
Camera Yes, 1.3 megapixel resolution
Video Video capture/playback
Messaging MMS/SMS
Email Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Infrared No
Java Yes (MIDP 2.0)
Polyphonics Yes
Memory 30MB on board memory, microSD expansion

Availability Q2 2006

[Ben]

It looks like a rather unoffensive handset, that's for sure. It actually looks quite smark. The microSD expansion is especially interesting as it opens the handset up to a whole new market of 'slightly more advanced' folk. If only all 3G phones were 99g or less :p

I actually think they might sell a couple of these. Not enough to do any serious damage or anything, but it looks like a nice 3G PAYG offering.