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T-Mobile has announced its newest Sony Ericsson handset, the Equinox. The phone will be available starting October 28 for $50 on a new contract, and features:

• Quad-band GSM/EDGE;
• Support for T-Mobile's 1700MHz 3G network;
• User-configurable lighting accents;
• 3.2Mpix camera with video capture;

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According to Mobile-review, there's a new lineup of handsets aimed at fashion-savvy people by Christian Dior rolling out in December. There will be four models available; they all look like pieces of fine art, with various colors, strewn with gems and precious metals, and come at unaffordable prices for simple mortals.

For just $6,500 can get you a cell phone featuring gold plated body, sapphires and black PVD coating.

A stunning new video commercial of the LG BL40 Chocolate:

What? Wired called a $650 worth device “a fantastic bargain”? You don't hear such statements everyday, especially from American publications.
Anyway, check out their video review below.

SciPhone's new N19 and N21 handsets look nothing interesting, moreover they are rip-offs of existing smartphones in terms of design. Both are low-end Android-based devices, available at unsubsidized prices of $150 and $236 for N19 and N21, respectively. Let's move along, shall we?

According to PhoneArena, AT&T is getting preapared for the release of the HTC Hero for its customers early next year. The phone will feature:

• Android OS;
• Sense UI;
• Flash support;
• 3.2" 320 x 480 screen;
• 5Mpix camera;
• Wi-Fi;
• 3.5mm audio jack

More details are to follow soon.

WMExperts have posted some Windows Mobile 7 mockups, which give us the idea on what the interface of the upcoming OS will look like. Check'em out, the difference from WM6.5 is drastic.

Regional carrier MetroPCS has recently launched the Samsung Code (SCH-i220), the company's first Windows Mobile 6.1 phone. Yes, you read that right, not 6.5.

The handset supports 3G data connection, Bluetooth, and has a 2Mpix camera, microSD card slot (up to 32GB) and a hardware QWERTY keyboard. The optional WizPro interface allows for for customization on the home screen and creating shortcuts to the most frequently used features on the phone.

Jabra's newest Bluetooth headset, the STONE, is now official, and will be coming to the AT&T stores starting November 8th.

The device comes in a behind-the-ear design, includes a wireless portable charger/carrying case, and features Noise Blackout Extreme technology to eliminate any background noises while you talk. Other highlights include a "nearly invisible touch-controlled volume pad" on the outside of the headset, a battery good for 8 hours of talk time (or 12 days in standby), dual BT pairing support and A2DP compatibility.

Acer has launched its 2009 line of WinMo 6.5 devices, and while we know what models are included in the lineup, we've also found out their series names. The Snapdraon-powered F1 will be known as S200 and will sit in the high-end neoTouch range, while the E100, E101, and E200 all belong to the beTouch series.