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Samsung has launched Corby TXT (model no B3210) and Corby Mate ( model no. B3313) close on the heels of the successful launch of its recent Samsung Corby (model: S3653). Both Corby Txt and Corby Mate,the latter having a slider form factor,have QWERTY keypads being message centric mobile phones for heavy text users. Following the original Corby’s hallmarks,these new handset models present a complete makeover for the youth segment,with bold colour themes and pop-style curved contoured body design. “These phones are designed to meet the heavy messaging needs of youth,with their QWERTY keypad for quick messaging access,easy email set up and quick access to popular social networking sites. The focus with the Corby series has been to offer our consumers choice in terms of the colour of the handset,over how they stay connected and over the features and functionality that best suit their unique personalities and needs to stay connected,” explains Ranjeet Yadav,Director IT & Telecom,Samsung Electronics. The Samsung Corby TXT is priced at Rs 7,900 and the Corby Mate is priced at Rs 7,300.

Pocket-friendly!
Fly Mobile,the pioneers in dual SIM phones in Europe and a brand owned by the Meridian Group,headquartered in UK,have announced the launch and availability of two of its dual-SIM touch-screen phone models in India that are high on design and loaded with features. Targeted primarily at the youth who not only love their music but love to flaunt their phones too,the two new dual-SIM touch-screen models – MC160 and E106,available for as low as Rs 5,300 onwards,are all set to break the touch screen phone price barrier. Touch-screen phones from other brands with similar features are pegged at Rs 8,000 onwards. The MC160 and E106 have the dual-SIM capability which allow users to have two GSM connections in one instrument,making them an attractive proposition. Fly Mobile MC160’s touch screen with 240 x 320 pixels resolution and 262K colours display ensures a brilliant representation of multimedia content with sharp and clear image. Additional features include MP3 ring tones,speaker phone,video recording,self-help feature,A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Protocol),card slot,mobile tracker with remote control capabilities,privacy protection feature,and a phonebook that can store up to 2000 records. The Fly Mobile E106 is a sleek looking dual-SIM full touch-screen phone that’s slender enough to slip into your pocket,and budget as well. The main attraction is the crystal clear 2.4” QVGA screen with 262K colours and 240 x 320 resolution that displays images vividly enough.