Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

Okay, okay, we think we’re spotting a trend here. After the so-called VU30 from Motorola got spied for Verizon’s airwaves last month, phoneArena’s back with another Moto-sourced device that’s looking suspiciously similar. Reaction to the VU30 was mixed — and when we say “mixed” we mean “generally poor” — so we’re anticipating that this here V750 will garner similar sentiments from the public at huge. There isn’t any other info available about the phone at this point, but given the seemingly thin shell and fancy display, we’re figuring that the midrange is the name of the game here.

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Filed under: Handsets, Software, Android

Got Android and lack lovely browsing experience? No worries, Opera mini is coming here to help. Opera’s Chris Mills explains that rather than start from scratch they’ve used the existing code base and binary package with a wrapper that converts the Java ME API calls to Android API calls — think translator. Of course, this has all only been run in software so far, though we just know now that it’s hitting the wild, you can be sure that people playing with early hardware are going to be all over this. We love Opera Mini and are pretty stoked about Android, too, so you go gents, make us proud.

[Via PhoneScoop]

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Filed under: Handsets, BenQ, GSM

LG may be about to deliver the thinnest device at 5 megapixels, but at 8.9mm, BenQ’s new T60 is holding down the 3.2 megapixel camp with some serious hotness. The slick candybar features a 2.2 inch QVGA display, “high quality media player” (whatever that means), integrated radio, 24MB of onboard memory, and microSD expansion — you know, for actually making the camera and music player useful. BenQ’s touting the whole package as being “affordable,” too, which makes sense taking into account that the data flow appears to top off at measly GPRS speeds. Look for it to launch in Taiwan, Turkey, and Bangladesh this month — quite a hodgepodge of countries if you ask us — this month.

[Via IntoMobile and Mobilewhack]

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Filed under: Handsets, Motorola, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

Okay, okay, we think we’re spotting a trend here. After the so-called VU30 from Motorola got spied for Verizon’s airwaves last month, phoneArena’s back with another Moto-sourced device that’s looking suspiciously similar. Reaction to the VU30 was mixed — and when we say “mixed” we mean “generally poor” — so we’re anticipating that this here V750 will garner similar sentiments from the public at large. There isn’t any other info available about the phone at this point, but given the seemingly thin shell and fancy display, we’re figuring that the midrange is the name of the game here.

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Filed under: Handsets, Others, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE

MiTAC Mio seems set to bring its ‘B’ game to the Windows Mobile World with this barely inspired bit of design work. Packing 2GB of ROM — whoa! — 64MB RAM, quad-band GSM, touchscreen, Windows Mobile 6.1, and memory expansion with microSD. As far as wireless connectivity goes we only see Bluetooth, but seeing as this tiny handset lacks any 3G magic, the Lovebird might get some updates before it ships. Though, if it ends up at retail as is, we wouldn’t expect it to tank your wallet come check-out time.

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Filed under: Handsets, GSM

This prancing red handset brings a dash of faux-Ferrari styling to the dreamers amongst us. This Chinese made phone features the typical touchscreen found on Chinese sets, dual-band GSM, 1.3 megapixel shooter, memory card expansion — we’re not sure on the type — all packaged in a shifty looking red automobile housing. The handset also comes pre-installed with three games,Jet Plane, Intelligent Puzzle, and Hand & Boot Dance — yeah, where is the racing game? Price is set at $190 though we suspect this novelty phone won’t have the tifosi yammering and cheering like they did for their F1 hero, Michael.

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It’s not the actual, actual automobile from the movie but it was “built by Paramount as a prop for the Paramount Kings Island ride, Stan Milenkos.” So it’s at least somewhat legit. The Purchase It Now price is $7,999.99 and bidding is currently just over $2,500. The vehicle itself is a 1976 AMC Pacer […]

It’s not the actual, actual automobile from the movie but it was “built by Paramount as a prop for the Paramount Kings Island ride, Stan Milenkos.” So it’s at least somewhat legit.

The Purchase It Now price is $7,999.99 and bidding is currently just over $2,500. The car itself is a 1976 AMC Pacer with 25,565 miles on it. It’s located in Columbus, Ohio which, incidentally, is where Biggs is right now so maybe he has the ability to dig into his editor-in-chief salary and pick this thing up. The license plate says “SHA WING” for cracked ice.

Here’s more; “Very low mile automobile, but has all typical pacer problems, Saggy Drivers door, cracked door panels, there is not a working radio in this car or speakers. Even though this vehicle runs and drives I wouldn’t drive it any long distances being that it has been sitting in a show room and a garage for years needs some TLC.” Sounds perfect!

AMC : Pacer [eBay] via Feber.se

Via [crunchgear]

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Filed under: Handsets, LG, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

If you’re able to turn your attention away from that Jawbone 2 long enough to look elsewhere for your Bluetooth headset needs, we might remind you that Verizon’s prepping a Chocolate successor with a little surprise tucked safely away. We’ve seen and heard of the VX8610’s juicy secret for a couple months now, promising a media-centric slider with an integrated headset that’ll charge via the integrated dock when not in use — a feature not completely unique in the mobile world, but still unique enough to be a pretty massive deal, particularly as US carrier launches go. Of course, a decent handset could be ruined by an awful headset here, so let’s hope LG’s smart enough to put some thought behind the total package. Follow the break for a shot of the headset and dock.

[Thanks, Ingenious]

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