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.

Camera

The siemens m65 features a specially protected built-in VGA camera for digital imaging and video recording on the go. The camera also has an attachable flash to capture pictures in low-light conditions. You can also send video clips as MMS. The large (132 x 176 pixels) 65k color TFT display presents images and clips in high resolution. Furthermore, the 5x digital zoom makes life easier.

Application and Games

New applications and games have been introduced for siemens m65. For the sports minded, the M65 offers a Bike-o-Meter including an advanced cyclometer with additional tour management functions and navigational elements. The Bike-o-Meter can be mounted on the bike's handlebar and displays information on cyclometer functions and the option to record new tours on the move or to follow predefined trips indicated on the display. Pre-installed games like Turrican or Team Point Black will also add to the cell phone.

Conclusion

The phone is unique in its protective features. The only competitor is Nokia 5140 but detailed analysis show that this cell phone has more useful protection features. Furthermore, a built-in 11 Mb memory is a plus point. The cell phone is basically targeted on sports people because of its applications, look and protection and is expected to get its class of users.