Benefon Twig - a Satellite Phone in a Mobile Phone

Posted: Nov 27, 2006 | Comments: 0 | Views: 300 | Bookmark and Share

Benefon is Finnish mobile manufacturing entity specialising in GPRS and GPS phone technology. The latest mobile phone model from it is Benefon Twig. One can explore and visit several countries with easy and clear maps with the help of Benefon TWIG. It is easy to install TWIG maps in the phone. As the phone is a satellite phone it enables you to navigate through the optimal route from where you are to the place where you wish to go. Presently, maps of several European countries are available through TWIG maps and the manufacturer constantly upgrades the maps.

The standard kit of this mobile phone includes handset, battery cover, battery, charger/adapter, phone user manual, navigation user manual, hands free, mini-SD card with country maps, car mounting kit, PC tool and USB data cable. The different accessories that can be bought from stores are batteries, chargers, cables, carry cases, holder, and headsets.

The following are the salient features of Benefon Twig phone:

It supports GPRS 900/1800/1900 band i.e. tri-band.
This mobile device can also be used as a GPS handset.
It is available only in black colour.
Its dimension is 116×51×24 mm.
Its screen display 262K colours with 176×220 pixels in a 31.2×41.2 mm TFT screen.

At present maps for all major European countries like Great Britain, France, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Norway, Italy, and Germany etc. are available with Benefon TWIG. It is one of a kind mobile phone that combines GSM mobile telephony with GPS (Global Positioning System) navigational capability. It has a pre installed navigation system on the mobile phone which removes the requirement for an additional GPS receiver.

This mobile phone has functions like TWIG Finder, TWIG Route, TWIG POI (Point of Interest) and, TWIG Alert. All these functions enable a user to navigate around a city in Europe or send out his or her exact position along with date and time stamp if he or she is lost.

At present Benfon TWIG does not have any built-in camera, MIDP2 or MP3 player but one can download pictures, or wallpapers via Bluetooth, WAP, MMS or PC software suite with this mobile phone. This mobile phone supports viewing of GIF, JPG, PNG, BMP and WBMP file format images.

Reviews of this communicating device can be found all around the internet. It is in the interest of the user to see these reviews as these can give a user the much needed information on the product. Also do not skip all those reviews given by your friends or colleagues before buying this satellite mobile phone.

It can be conveniently purchased by going online. Online buying of Benefon TWIG means availability of low cost satellite phone with GPS technology and GPRS technology with a number of discounts. Buy one today to see how its map can guide you in and around Europe.

(ArticlesBase SC #75473)

Rate this Article
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 2 vote(s)
    Feedback
    RSS
    Print
    Email
    Re-Publish

    Source:  http://www.articlesbase.com/cell-phones-articles/benefon-twig-a-satellite-phone-in-a-mobile-phone-75473.html

    Article Tags:

    Contract Mobile Phones

    ,

    Mobile Phone Insurance

    ,

    Online Mobile Phone Shop

    ,

    Mobile Accessory

    ,

    Mobile Online Shop

    ,

    Benefon Twig

    Since its inception, Karbonn Mobiles has marked its presence in the industry through introduction of an innovative and feature specific mobile range.

    By: John Wells l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010

    Need to find out who owns that mysterious phone number? Learn how to do a reverse phone number free look up and you can. Or if that doesn't work, use this secret technique to find the information even though the free phone reverse number lookup sites can't help you.

    By: Patrick Mannson l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010

    If you are in the market for basic mobile phones, whether for your kid or teenager eager to get his/her own handset, be aware that you have a bewildering array of choices out there. Unless you have some loyalty to a specific brand, narrowing your choices can be a real nightmare.

    By: Simon Drew l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010

    The mobile phone markets are currently swimming with affordable low-to-medium end feature phones with older unsold high-enders getting big discounts just to move them out of inventories. But to further add to it, we now hear that the leading Korean mobile phone maker Samsung has recently unveiled a trio of affordable entry level phones.

    By: Simon Drew l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010

    For people looking for a practical mobile phone without breaking their banks, Samsung has the answer. The leading Korean mobile maverick has just unveiled its latest Shark range of handsets that consists of the candybar S5350 Shark and the sliders S5550 Shark 2 and S3550 Shark 3 targeting the low to mid markets.

    By: Simon Drew l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010

    The demand for affordability in mobile phones has never been more compelling than in these times of economic recession when the wider markets prefer to hold on to their money than indulge in the frills and frivolities that easily come with mobile high tech gadgets.

    By: Simon Drew l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010

    Released in August 2009 the Nokia N900 offers a complete smartphone package. Its range of applications range from a high performance mobile phone, 5 megapixel camera, portable media player, and has full web browsing and email capabilities.

    By: Chris Westley l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 1

    The Korean mobile phone leader Samsung recently unveiled its latest offerings for the wider budget-minded mobile phone markets. Aimed at the youthful social networking crowd with more priorities than indulge in GPS SatNav phones, camera phones or widescreen touchscreens, the new Samsung Shark line revives the high value and sleek trendiness of conventional candybars and sliders that have catapulted the Samsung brand among the big five players in the industry.

    By: Simon Drew l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 2

    Nokia is a reputed mobile phone manufacturer, which has initiated some of the most highly functional mobile phone gadgets. Nokia N96 is one such device with stunning looks and astonishing features.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l May 16, 2008 l Views: 398

    The Nokia 6500 classic is a trendy handset, equipped with the latest functionalities. You can check this article for the minute details of this Nokia handset.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l Mar 19, 2008 l Views: 119

    The Nokia 6301 is a proud initiative by the most trusted manufacturer. It caters its users with simple functionality and amazing technology. For best deals, search online.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l Mar 17, 2008 l Views: 112

    The Nokia N810 puts forward plethora of options for its users. This device is specially known for its browsing capabilities. Explore all about the Nokia N810 with this article.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l Feb 08, 2008 l Views: 58

    The Nokia 8800 is a highly stylish gadget and equipped enough to serve your more than one purpose. An online search is recommended to find the most ostensible deals of this mobile phone.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l Jan 28, 2008 l Views: 10

    The Nokia 6121 classic is a classy handset, with all the high end features and user-friendly interface. It can serve your more than one purpose in a simplified manner.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l Jan 19, 2008 l Views: 86

    Contract Mobile Phones can transform the sluggish life of users to lively and energetic. The users will become highly technocrats in using all the features of mobile phones with least pricing on Contract Mobile Phones.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l Nov 20, 2007 l Views: 15

    Nokia is a pioneer in advanced technology, at the same time satisfies its customers with user-friendly devices. One such attempt of this manufacturer is Nokia 2630. for pertinent details of this handset, read the article.

    By: Gregory Gibson l Technology > Cell Phones l Nov 14, 2007 l Views: 426

    Add new Comment

     
    * Required fields
    Author Box
    Articles Categories
    All Categories
    1