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Mobiado)
There are two things that have distinguished Mobiado among the many luxury phone makers of the world: First, it's from Canada; second, its handsets have avoided the type of excessive bling that others have so readily succumbed to in the desperate quest to draw attention to themselves.
But no one is immune to the pressures of competition, and Mobiado is taking some steps along this gilded path as well. The rather clinically named Professional 105 GCB features 24k-gold plating--right down to the screws and buttons, according to Unwired View--while its "Executive Model" is adding phones encased in ebony and cocobolo.
The internal specs are nothing to write home about, with a 2-inch display, 2-megapixel camera, 1GB of memory, Bluetooth, and an MP3 player. And of course, the body is made of its trademark aircraft-grade aluminum, though that seems more appropriate for its "Camo" model than anything else.
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BornRich)
It's kind of disappointing that Mobiado has resorted to the old "world's thinnest" ploy, because this handset maker has a lot more things to trumpet than its waistline. From the time we first saw its "Luminoso" model to the "Professional Camo" edition earlier this month, we've always been intrigued by its unique designs--not an easy feat in an industry when everyone is trying just about anything to get noticed.
Regardless of whether it's really "the world's thinnest luxury phone" at 10.6 millimeters thick, the 105 ZAF 3G handset is clearly less bulky than its predecessors, though it's also worth mentioning for other reasons. Made from aircraft aluminum--a Mobiado trademark--the phone features large panels of sapphire crystal, an anodized finish, and a specially toughened ceramic surface. The specs include a 2-megapixel camera, 1GB of built-in memory, and an MP3 player. And, of course, you get that excellent medieval-looking logo.
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MobileWhack)
So many cell phones look alike these days, but here's one that will definitely get noticed if you're an attention-starved millionaire. It didn't seem possible that luxury handset maker Mobiado could get more exclusive than its "Stealth" and "Luminoso" phones, but it's done just that with the "Professional Camo."
Like its predecessors this handset is made from aircraft aluminum and stainless-steel keys for less weight and more durability, but the Camo is noticeably different because of its hand-painted camouflage design. It looks even more unusual because the metal casing is anodized, giving it "a ceramic look," according to MobileWhack. Only 200 will be produced.
The internal specs of the GSM phone are less impressive, including Bluetooth, video streaming, a 1.3-megapixel camera, an MP3 player, and 32MB of built-in memory that can be expanded to 512MB. But those are probably the least of the concerns for those who purchase one of these collector's items. And there's more than a little irony in its camouflage theme, given that the last thing its owner would want to do is hide it.
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Mobiado)
All too often Crave sees head-turning products that immediately activate our salivary glands, only to disappear forever. So we're always pleased when we hear of one that survived and is on its way to future generations, such as the Mobiado luxury phone.
We first became aware of the company's products exactly a year ago, when we were taken with its stunning "Luminoso" mobile handset. Now Mobiado has followed that model with the limited-edition "Stealth," a 3G phone that's also packed with high-end materials and features, such as sapphire crystal buttons and surround-sound speakers.
Perhaps its most unusual marketing point, however, is its construction from solid aircraft aluminum--hence the name, which BornRich says was inspired by radar-evading military planes. Combine it with a stealth mouse and LCD, and you may never be seen again.
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Mobiado)
A lighted key
With new phones coming out daily, it's rare to see one that stands apart significantly from the crowd. Mobiado's "Luminoso" does just that but, to truly appreciate its uniqueness, you may want to turn out the lights.
The most striking feature of the handset is, of all things, its buttons. Made of sapphire and stainless steel, they are highlighted in a "dual illumination technique that lights the keypad area from beneath and above," according to the luxury phone maker's site. The 3G handset is also packed with features inside, including a 2-megapixel camera with zoom lens, a USB port, speaker phone and support for MP3, MP4, surround-sound stereo, Bluetooth and infrared connections, according to Slashphone, as well as GSM coverage on up to five continents. No pricing has been indicated yet, but we probably can't afford it anyway.
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