BenQ-Siemens phones range from the basic entry level models to the most high-tech. They are distinguished for their sleek designs and power-packed features, some of which are even ahead of the more established brands.Recently , it signed on as the official sponsor of the top-ranked football club Real Madrid and got no less than its star player Ronaldo as official product endorser. Exciting times are indeed ahead for BenQ-Siemens.

MB's Technews, led by its editor and staff, was recently given a preview of the upcoming mobile phone line-up of BenQ -Siemens by Haldane Phils'. winsome duo of Vice President & General Manager Christopher Uyco and Sales Director Lavenia "Baby" Revilla. Haldane is the exclusive distributor of the products in the Philippines. Take a look and see for yourself!

The P51 is a high-performance smartphone running on the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.Its large QVGA TFT color display has an integrated GPS which functions as a navigation device even in poor light conditions. The working man on-the-go will certainly find the P51's push email and integrated browser desirable, along with the integrated WLAN interface which enables one to go online or even make calls via voice-over-IP at any hotspot.The other specifications include: easy data synchronization with a PC via USB/Active Sync, choice between a QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen using a stylus pen, 1.3 megapixel camera, dictating machine and music player with 3D surround sound which can be enjoyed using the phone's accompanying Headset Bluetooth Stereo.

We certainly liked the very classy design of the EL 71, a slim slider phone which is complemented by an ergonomically-designed keypad. This beauty has a 262K color display whose text and image quality is not compromised even when in the broadest daylight. Apart from the 1.3 mp camera which seems to be standard in today's mid-level phones, the EL71 has a music player with a music cable that can be connected to a hi-fi system. Rounding up the brand's E series is the E61 model which boasts of a VGA camera with up to 4x digital zoom and a built-in music player with 6-band equalizer. The memory of both phones can be extended up to 1GB using the mini SD card slot provided.

BenQ-Siemens' C series are a range of multimedia phones with great entertainment value. Leading the pack is the CL71 which recently won the coveted iF Design Award 2006. This elegant slider has an MP3 player, FM radio and a hot key which converts into key lock and power saver modes. On the other hand, the C81 enables users to download videos and music using EDGE networks technology. It also boasts of an "activepilot" software which transforms the phone into a navigation device, whether you're commuting or in the car. A 128 MB multimedia card is included in the sales package. Lastly, the CF61 is a fashionable clamshell with interchangeable covers. The built-in 1.3 mp camera enables you to take nine consecutive shots in quick succession and also has a "Living Picture" function which allows one to attach a voice over with the photo.

All these phones, along with the SL75, S75 and EF51, will be launched by end of April 2006. More information can be obtained at http://www.benq-siemens.com.