BenQ C36 Music Phone Offers Scheduled FM Recording, Web Cam Functionality [Successor to BenQ C30 Cell Phone]

BenQ have launched their latest cell phone, the C36 Music Phone (successor to BenQ’s C30 handset) which, according to BenQ, offers ‘enhanced multimedia functionalities’ as well as an upgraded 1.3 megapixel camera – which can also serve as a webcam – and a ‘specious’ 2” 176 x 220 resolution 262K colour LCD display.

Supporting AVI video recording and playback, BenQ’s GSM 900 C36 Music Phone – which measures in at 108 x 47.2 x 14.2mm – naturally offers an integrated digital music player supporting MP3, WAV, MIDI and AMR formats as well as offering a built-in FM tuner with recording and even scheduled recording functions.

Battery life is stated as being up to 180hrs standby and 2.4hrs talktime and, out of interest, the C36’s specifications (see below) also makes reference to a ‘Health Management (BMI, Menstrual)’ application – but we are unable to fathom quite what this entails. An interesting (curiously bizarre) addition none-the-less.

BenQ C36 Music Phone Specifications:

System: GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
GPRS: Class 12
Display: 176 x 220, 2″, 262K TFT-LCD
Integrated Camera: 1.3 mega pixel camera
Video Functions: AVI ( recording and playback) / Camcorder
Audio Functions: Music player (MP3, WAV, AMR, MIDI), FM radio ( Scheduled recording), Voice memo, Dual loud speakers
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
Ring Tones: 64-chord polyphonic ring tone
Connectivity: WAP 2.0 / USB 1.1
Memory : microSD Card slot extendable up to 2GB
Other Features: PC Sync, Health Management ( BMI, Menstrual), E-book reader, Webcam, Chat, Photo editor, Melody composer
Battery: 650 mAh Li-Ion Battery
Talk Time: Up to 2.4 hrs
Standby Time: UP to 180 hrs
Dimensions: 108 x 47.2 x 14.2mm
Weight: 78g
Color: Lustrous Blue

No word concerning unit pricing at the time of writing though BenQ’s press statement does at least offer some insight as to the C36’s availability, stating that the device will be released in Indonesia in May with ‘other countries to follow in the coming months’.

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