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Modu is Size of Nano but More Than Just Phone[Edit]
Mr. USB Flash Drive - Dav Moran - has a concept that will change the mobile phone market dramatically. His tiny Modu cell phone - about the size of an iPod Nano - is designed to pop into different devices. Your phone can power messaging, a music player, a game. It will be launched in Italy, Russia, and Israel.
 The Modu is slightly smaller than the current iPod Nano and weighs 42 gms. It has a small color screen and a limited keypad, which allows it to work as a rudimentary cell phone on its own. The jackets that will come with the Modu look like cell phones, with standard numeric keypads and other features like cameras. But they lack the antenna and chips that communicate with a wireless network. This is where Modu comes in – it pops into a slot, turning the jacket into a fully functional phone. Moran said the Italian carrier is excited about the concept because it can make cell phones more like fashion; tempting consumer to update their looks every few months. The jacket is cheap to make, has almost no electronics, and doesn't need to be tested to see that it conforms to its network standards.
Although Modu supports only GPRS now, Moran said the company is working on upgrading it to full 3G compatibility. And yes, he added that an upgraded Modu would work with jackets and mates designed for the first-generation unit. This tiny cell phone that will retail for around $280.
(newlaunches)Source: modumobile Via: newlaunches |
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