INQ Chat 3G- Ultimate Social Tool Price Rs.7599
March 17, 2010
INQ is all set to release its handsets in the Indian market and Chat 3G is one of the model which will prove to be a treat for all the social butterflies. This handset allows you to constantly stay connected with your loved ones through Twitter, Email, Facebook and IM.
There is one address book in this handset that keeps track of everything including phone number, status updates, Facebook pictures and even shows when your friends are online with Windows Live Messenger or Skype.
Thanks to the 3G, this cell phone boasts super fast speed and is capable to sync with your Windows Media music, iTunes, photos and videos directly from the computer. The full QWERT keyboard in the phone enables you to type speedy and perfect mails and tweets.
The physical dimensions of INQ Chat 3G are 102.9 X 45.8 X 12.8 mm with weight of only 90 grams and it has 2.2 inches of QVGA TFT screen with resolution count of 262k colors. There are numerous others features in this phone and with a price tag of Rs.7599 it proves to be a good deal for enjoying extensive social networking.
The custom OS of this Nokia E71 look alike seamlessly integrates Facebook (including contacts, along with profile pictures and status’) and Twitter. Skype, a multi-platform IM client and push e-mail (Hotmail and Yahoo) are also supported.
If it were a dual SIM handset, the iNQ Chat 3G might have given the other dual SIM QWERTY cell phones a run for their money. However, the pricing (at Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 7,499, in Maharashtra and the rest of India, respectively) might prove to be a damper to sales.
The key aspect on which sales will hinge is whether it is ‘locked’ or not – ie. will it work with service providers other than Aircel. With MTNL having extended the free trial of their ’3G Jadoo’ service, customers might be inclined to pair the two to get the benefit of BWA (broadband wireless access) straight away.
The unofficial specs I saw included – GPRS Class 10, EDGE Class 10, 3G, 3.15 MP camera with autofocus, GPS/browser support, etc., which is on par with higher priced handsets. Quality of the display and stand-by/talk time (which will be evident when tested) will also be factors in deciding its popularity.
Aircel’s introductory offer at Rs. 251 gives internet browsing (upto 2GB/month) and 150 local Aircel to Aircel minutes – both for 3 months.
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