Philips intros snazzy Xenium 9@9q Dragon / Phoenix handsets

Philips' Xenium line is known for being able to last an incredibly long time without a recharge, and the outfit's newest duo continue the trend. The special edition Xenium 9@9q mobiles -- dubbed Dragon and Phoenix -- both feature rather snazzy designs and can reportedly last up to a month in standby mode. The most fantastic aspect is probably the subtle light-up indicators on the outside of the clamshell, and yes, we're serious. Still, a phone with such longevity might actually be worth 4,999 rubles ($172), but only if you place an inordinately high amount of value on the aforesaid indicators.

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[Llama Posted Dec 29th 2008 1:02AM]

Didn't those indicators first appear on the moto w200 (or one of the early, low-end w series)? They aren't new. But yea, they look nice on a low-end flip.

[kalleboo Posted Dec 29th 2008 1:11AM]

And Sony Ericsson had them on the W380 years ago

[kalleboo Posted Dec 29th 2008 1:11AM]

*sorry I mean Z310. Engadget comment system really needs delete/edit functionality.

[CapnShiner Posted Dec 29th 2008 2:42AM]

If that indicator on the bottom is a low battery indicator, isn't that a bit counter-productive?

[JeremyH Posted Dec 29th 2008 9:00AM]

@Capn

If it works like the Z310, that only lights up when it's charging.


MetroPCS should consider carrying these...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 29th 2008 9:43AM]

Fashionable!I luv it

[montusama Posted Dec 29th 2008 12:20PM]

I thought about getting a Philips cell phone, but for the price/features/usable in the states....didn't pan out.