Intex Launches 5000 and 5040 mobile phone

[Dolf]

Intex Technologies (India) Ltd has announced recently the launch of two new mobile phones, the IN 5000 and IN 5040, both of them aimed for the mid-level market. In addition, Intex also states that the new IN 5000 marks its debut into the GSM touchscreen mobile phone segment, and that its 2-inch TFT touchscreen display is able to offer users a “crisp and clear medium to operate the phone and flip through the various functions.”

The IN 5000 is Intex's first GSM touch-screen mobile phone. It has a 2" TFT touch screen and is enveloped in a leather flap, nagating the need for a mobile cover. Other features include FM radio, mobile tracker, camera, expandable memory up to 2GB, GPRS, Bluetooth, audio and video player and a 1000 contacts phonebook memory.

The IN 5040 is the second variant in the company's portfolio of Dual SIM phones. Offering the convenience of two phones, this model also has features like a camera, Bluetooth with A2DP (new technology for enjoying music through Bluetooth), FM radio, USB PC connectivity, expandable memory, audio and video player and a 1000 contacts phonebook memory.

Announcing the launch of the handsets, Shailendra Jha, DGM, Intex Technologies said, "In keeping with INTEX policy of offering latest technology products at competitive prices, we are glad to announce the launch of IN 5000 and IN 5040 handsets. We are confident that these models, with their richness and diversity of features, will appeal to most cost-conscious and tech savvy consumers. Consumers can look forward to more dual SIM models in the G + G genre in the Q 1 of this FY."

[Gonzo]

The new IN 5000 has been wrapped up into a leather flap, which eliminates the need of an additional mobile cover. The device comes to the market with FM radio capabilities, mobile tracker, photo snapper, GPRS, Bluetooth connectivity, multimedia features including audio and video players, 1000-contact phonebook memory and a memory card slot for additional storage space.

While, the IN 5040 comes as the second handset in the company's portfolio to include dual-SIM capabilities. In addition to allowing users to benefit from two phone numbers at the same time, the device also includes a photo snapper and FM radio capabilities, as well as Bluetooth with A2DP, USB PC connectivity, audio and video player and 1000-contact phonebook memory, not to mention the memory card slot that will allow users to add more storage space into the equation.

[Pugsly]

The new IN 5000 is available on the Indian market at a price tag of Rs 5,000, while the IN 5040 costs Rs 5500.