Open architecture cell phones.

[CivicFan]

We have been looking for a tiny GSM cell phone with bluetooth capability for some time now. Yesterday we took delivery of a cell phone called NCKIA X90. Yes, this came from China and NCKIA is a knock-off of NOKIA brand.

But what amazed me was the openness of the device. It's got everything that is fashionable nowadays - touch screen, full keyboard, MP3 player, video player, FM radio, bluetooth, video camera and what not. But it's got two SIM card capability, the charging is done through USB specs and the memory is an easily removable micro-SD card (came with 256 mb but I had a 2 gig one laying around so I upgraded).

The philosophy is anti-Apple. Instead of a locked system they have taken open standards and created a very nice device.

And all in a 1.5"x1.5"0.5" little box.

 

[spasm3]

where did you buy this? what network will you be using it on? i'm interested

 

[rationull]

Not to diminish your excitement but charging through USB, FM radio, micro-SD cards for data, bluetooth -- all these things are pretty common at this point on multiple different levels of phones. Admittedly the size sounds really nice.

Just saying that there are plenty of manufacturers out there that produce devices with lots of nice features based on industry standards. Of course you're right Apple doesn't tend to be one of them (except arguably when talking about their desktop/laptop computers). If you look at the history of the iPod/iPhone it's pretty clear Apple's strategy has not been to lead in features directly out of the gate.

 

[rshaw125]

How much??

 

[mechtech2]

Thanks for the update.
I am always a little behind the times with new communications tech.

 

[CivicFan]

Looks like it was knock-off of Nokia 7705 Twist (which itself seems to have an open architecture) and it's 2.5" square, not 1.5".

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.32866

Let's see how long it lasts My wife likes it so far because of its size and that it pairs with her A6 seamlessly.