Siemens has been positioning itself for the new challenges of the market. At CeBit 2004, a lot of new phones were introduced by Siemens which targeted on both multimedia and business features. Siemens SX1, the first smartphone is present as a competitor model in the market. This article will discuss the new siemens m65 rugged cell phone.

External look

siemens m65 is an outdoor Tri-band handset with multimedia features. The unique features include its resistance to Shock, Splash and Dust. A rubber bumper and full metal frame ensure a whole new level of outdoor robustness. The M65 is designed to accompany you into any territory under any weather condition.

Siemens CF62 could be said as the first successive clamshell cell phone by Siemens. If looked at price, the cell phone is aimed at middle class; but it features a different fashion design and features.

External look

Siemens CF62 is given a slim and smart look with a cool silver color. Total volume is just 78cm cube. The internal display could show upto 130 x 130 pixel 65k TFT while the external is black n white with blue backlight. Siemens CF62 also supports dynamic lights, a unique feature of Siemens cell phones. Another unique feature is the loop antenna of the cell phone. It has been introduced recently by Siemens and surely it gives a unique fashion look to the cell phone.

This accessory is specially made for Siemens M65. Before starting the article a little word about M65; that this cell phone is given a sportish look and features which are further supported by accessories like Siemens Bike o Meter. An application is also required to make the accessory work which is pre-installed in Siemens M65 memory. Bike o Meter is basically a cyclometer which also acts as a cell phone holder.

Functionality

At one side, the accessory holds the phone and on the other it attaches itself firmly to the bike's frame. When successfully installed it seems that you have transformed your M65 into a multi media cyclist cockpit. You can view the info that how fast you are going, how long you have gone in fully graphical format. There is also an option to pre-plan your route by using the built-in maps or you can create your own. New tours can also be downloaded via WAP or as simple file transfer from computers, PDA etc.

Company Profile

Siemens has been contributing a lot to the wireless communications. It has been working on GSM/GPRS networks and GSM/GPRS cell phones, 3G/UMTS networks and phones, cordless phones etc and having a position and share in the corresponding markets. As far as cellular phones are concerned, Siemens is in the top race alongwith Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, SonyEricsson and is going fine, improving a lot. According to a press release from Siemens; Siemens is No. 2 worldwide in GSM cell phones thus holding the 19% of total market share.
Note: The next I will discuss Siemens only with respect to the cell phones.