(24 August 2007 4:56 pm)

MUMBAI: Digital network service player BenQ has launched its EF71 mobile phone in the Indian market. The model has a 2.2" TFT screen with 262,144 colours that provides crystal clear view even in sunlight.

The EF71's FM receiver is paired with an exclusive built-in FM transmitter that helps the user to broadcast the phone's MP3 music on his/her home or car stereo without the hassle of cables or connection kits.

The FM transmitter allows transmitting the music which the user plays on the MP3 of the phone to a close by radio and can hear the music through the speakers of the radio which would be louder.

The music player is loaded with features like multiple audio playback support (MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA), 10-band equalizer and 3D-surround sound. All playback functions like play, skip, pause or stop can be performed without even having to flip open the phone.

The phone has a 2.0-megapixel camera that allows for video recording at 30 frames per second and a 3x liner digital zoom.

It also provides easy connectivity to your laptop or computer with a USB cable and it can be used as a webcam. BenQ India Marcom head Ish Bawa said, "There is a huge demand in the market for stylish and feature-rich phones. People want their mobile phones to do everything – play music, video clips, games, click pictures, record videos, support latest mobile softwares and also look stunning. Therefore, the new BenQ EF71 fits the bill perfectly."