At first glance the Samsung SCH-i830 appears to be a normal slider type phone but slide the faceplate vertically and a full QWERTY keypad is revealed. This Windows Mobile 2003SE powered Smartphone features a 240 x 320 px TFT-LCD display, 128MB internal memory, SD/MMC expansion slot, Bluetooth, and CDMA EV-DO support. It will be available from Verizon Wireless later this month. Source: [Akihabara]

Just press a special button and the 1.3 Megapixel Auto Motion Eye Camera on the KTF-T3000 automatically rotates when it senses movement. This new phone from KTF is loaded with features, in addition to the amazing camera it boasts a vibrant 1.8″ QCIF TFT-LCD display, Pict Bridge, EVER Remix MP3 Player, and a remote control ( for the MP3/Camera/Camcorder). The phone measures 91.2×46.4×22.8mm and weighs 105.1g. No word yet on pricing or availability. Source: [KTF via Akihabra]

The new GiNO 888 cell phone looks surprisingly similar to Samsung’s D600. This slider phone features a 1.3 Megapixel camera, FM tuner, 64MB memory, T-Flash expansion slot, MP3/Video player, and a 1.8″ TFT-LCD display. Could it be another knockoff? I wouldn’t be surprised, Chinese phone manufacturers have most recently cloned the RAZR V3 Black. Source: [Phonedaily]

Small enough to fit in your pocket, the ASUS J202 phone combines an MP3 player, Megapixel camera, FM tuner, and several games into a sleek silver/black package. This clamshell phone has 128MB memory as well as USB support. Plus, a “BMI calculator” is included to let you check and see how healthy you really are. Source: [Phonedaily]

BenQ’s latest offerings, the M220 and S500, are both compact and loaded with features. With a slim clamshell design, brushed metal accents, 1.3 megapixel camera, and an exterior color display, the S500 is attractive yet practical. On the inside, the S500 comes with 128MB memory and a colorful TFT-LCD display. If your’e looking for a compact candybar style phone, the BenQ M220 should fit the bill. This music phone offers an MP3 player and FM tuner so you are able to enjoy all your favorite music. The M220 also manages to include a brilliant 65K color display with TMR (transmissive micro reflectance) which delivers crisp and vivid colors. Source: [PhoneDaily]

The Motorola A1200 is not a PDA even though its styled like one. It’s actually Motorola’s successor to the A780 cell phone with a 2.0 Megapixel Camera, Touchscreen Display, Intel PXA270 Processor, and Bluetooth support. At a mere 95g and about the size of a deck of playing cards, this phone can rest comfortably in the palm of your hand. Expect a February 2006 launch in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. No word yet on pricing or US availability. Source: [Phonedaily]

At first glance, the Newgen Mega-X3 looks like anything but a cell phone – with a stylish silver case, devoted music keys, and headphone jack. Twist the LCD up and a mini camcorder is revealed that can record up to 90 minutes of video. With the LCD put back in place, it functions as an MP3 Player. Use the 45-degree 1.3 Megapixel Camera and snap up to 700 photos which can be stored in the built-in 128MB Memory. Stay organized with the included PIM (Personal Information Management) applications which include an alarm clock, currency converter, schedule, calculator, and world time. The Mega-X3 will be released later this month, no word yet on pricing.

“The Mega-X will definitely keep your boredom at bay. With so many entertainment features packed into this neat pocket size gadget, you can fulfill all your entertainment needs any time, anywhere.” says KW Kee, President of Newgen Telecom Pte. Ltd.

Source: [Slashphone]