Philips has launched a new entry level mobile phone in its Xenium series, the Philips Xenium 9@9w. This sleek and slim phone is packed with a classy brushed metal surface. The phone sports a regular keypad, split into four rows with three keys each. This seems to be more of a design consideration rather than a functional one, but to its credit, the metal navigational controls in the middle resemble something straight from the books of Bang & Olufsen. The 9@9w features dual SIM card slots, carry both your personal and business mobile lines within a single device, making it so much easier to take on the road. As trademark of the Xenium range, the 9@9w has a long lasting battery life as well. There are also a 2.0-megapixel camera, a microSD card slot for up to 2GB of extra memory storage. Network features are limited to GPRS and old school WAP, which is expected for such a mainstream device, but still a point to take note of. The 9@9w also packs Bluetooth A2DP as well as USB connectivity.


The specification:

• Operating Frequency: GSM Triband (900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Display: 1.93-inch 220 x 176-pixel TFT Screen
• Connectivity: GPRS, WAP, Bluetooth, A2DP, USB
• Standby/Talk Time: 720 hours Standby/8 hours Talk Time
• Onboard Memory: 11 MB
• Expansion Slot: TransFlash/microSD
• Camera: 2.0-megapixel camera
• Dimensions: 103 x 52 x 12 mm
• Weight: 90g
• Colours Available: Titan Black, Titan Coco
• Form Factor: Candy Bar

the Philips Xenium 9@9w is a decent entry-level workhorse going for S$488.

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