Siemens launches two new mobiles, the SL55 & M55 (Back to News Reports)

Siemens SL55 offers MMS, a brilliant color display, tri-band functionality, Java technology, and GPRS (class 8) all packed into a compact device that literally fits in the palm of your hand.

Measuring a mere 81.6 by 44.5 millimeters, with a depth of just 22 millimeters and a weight of 79 grams, the SL55 is exceptionally neat and light. By contrast, the large color display, which has a range of 4096 colors, dominates the eye-catching face of the handset. Even with the keypad concealed, all menu items can still be accessed and controlled using the two call keys, soft keys and navikey.

Not just a pretty face, Siemens SL55 is packed full of features. The optional plug-in QuickPic Camera with integrated flash allows moments to be captured and shared with friends over email or MMS. Pictures of 160 x 120 or 640 x 480 pixels can be combined with sounds and text to complete a personal multimedia message. GPRS (class 8) ensures data transfer and downloading WAP content is quick and efficient, and appointments and contact data can even be synchronized between the SL55 and a PC or notebook.

Polyphonic ringtones, logos, and background graphics (wallpaper) can be downloaded at the touch of a button, and Wireless Java technology means an inexhaustible variety of new applications and games can be easily saved, played and exchanged.

The M55 incorporates the new “Cubasis mobile” synthesizer application from Steinberg, allowing personal tracks to be composed and mixed on the move. The personal sound file can then be used as a ringtone melody, inserted in a multimedia message, or sent to friends, who in turn can remix them with their own M55s and pass them on to others. Dynamic light effects on the side of the phone can also be programmed to add a special touch to incoming calls and highlight every call even after dark.

Six new, striking metallic colors, with names such as Ion, Palladium and Thallium, incorporated into a modern design, with a distinctive X-shape on both the keypad and back of the phone, sets the M55 apart from the crowd.

With the optional digital QuickPic Camera and integrated flash moments can be captured and shared with friends in an instant - even if it’s dark outside. Simply plug in the camera whenever it’s needed, be creative and share the results with friends by MMS, or allocate to the phonebook as "calling images".

Pre-installed games include Cliff Diving, Skateboarding and Mountain Biking keep the adrenaline pumping even when life slows down and with an inexhaustible number of alternatives to be downloaded via GPRS, players can never be bored. At 83 grams, the neat M55 (101 x 46 x 21 millimeters) can slide into any outfit.