14 DAY TRIAL // It seems that India is coming out from its “emerging market” state, as more and more handsets embedding the latest technologies in the field are exclusively or initially launched here. Advertised as the 3D cellphone, Spice Mobile's M-67 3D handset makes its debut in India in the following weeks.
The M-67 3D is India’s first 3D phone and comes with an auto-stereoscopic display, which allows users to view 3D videos without using any kind of special glasses.
Even though the manufacturer doesn't say what kind of technology is behind the phone's 3D display, but it most likely has limited viewing angles.
Besides its rather small 2.4-inch display, the device also employes a special media player that lets users switch between 2D and 3D modes.
The handset is also including a 3D Image Viewer, as well as 3D UI, which boosts the phone's 3D experience.
The 3D phone is also dual SIM and comes with a 2-megapixel camera with digital zoom, scene mode, white balance and color effect, MP3 player.
Other key features of the phone include: FM Radio, FM Recording, 3.5 mm audio jack, microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 16GB).
Spice M-67 3D will be available on the market soon and will be sold through 50,000 retail outlets, as well as 750 Spice HotSpot stores all over India.
The 3D phone has been price tagged at Rs. 4,299 (about $97 USD), which seems extremely cheap for such a technologically advanced handset.
I got my doubts on the 3D display that the phone is advertised with, as well as the quality of the technology behind it.
Especially, that it has been designed and manufactured by a handset maker that is know for its entry-level mobile phones.
Nonetheless, at this price it might be a good option for those looking to try out new technologies.