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Ah, new media technology, is there anything you can’t do… You bring people families and friends scattered around the world together; spread news and education to every part of the globe; start revolutions; stop wars; you let people update their status every 12 minutes with statements of such eye-bleeding banality that sometimes it’s hard to even carry on; and you encourage people to post videos of themselves in their bedrooms on youtube… truly the future is here.
And look, look what we have here, a phone that embraces all of this. Behold, the 3 Mobile INQ Chat 3G, a phone that, in terms of Facebook and Twitter is ‘always on’, meaning that never again will you have to log-in to find out what 312 people just ate for their dinner, never more shall you have to spend 19 valuable seconds loading Twitter in order to tell the world that you’ve just bought a new phone and that it’s like, yeah, propah wikkid, innit, coz its all like shiny and sht. And with its QWERTY keyboard, the INQ Chat 3G will also let you write more, write faster and write better than ever before, all for a price – as this agrees – that is surprisingly, if not deliciously, cheaper than chips. Read this INQ Chat review for a fuller rundown of what this future-tool is capable of.
And then, moving swiftly on, look what we have here, in the video embedded below….
Why, good christ above, it is a child of this new age, a new media urchin of the finest quality. Look how he interacts so seamlessly with his video recording PC. See how he talks to the computer as if it were a fellow human. See the strong, full body that the plentifulness of this new age has granted him with its abundant provisions. Truly, the future is here and it’s a… hark! My Lord… would you – he’s singing! The dear sweet angel is singing! [2m 45s...] Singing about mobile phones. It’s all so, so, so integrated and contiguous.
We’ve a long held belief here, and one that comes into our mind more and more as the months roll by and ever more so-called advanced phones roll before our eyes, that there’s something to be said for having a basic, bottom rung kinda phone.
And we should say straight away, seeing as how this is what this blogs about, that this isn’t any kind of negative criticism of the INQ Mini 3G. Yes, we’re saying this phone is utterly basic, but why does that have to be a bad thing? It doesn’t do anything wrong, as such, it just doesn’t try and pretend to do things that it’s not supposed to (being a hella cheap phone). In fact, for just shy of seventy quid to get this thing on pay as you go (and cheap INQ Mini 3G deals aplenty to be found on contract too), you you should be thankful this thing does anything.
But it say a lot towards what INQ have achieved that this thing does actually do quite a lot, and do it well too. All the Twitter, Facebook, Windows Live, Gmail and other keeping-in-touch style things are looked after better in the phone’s software than just about anywhere else. These aren’t just bolted on apps – the INQ Mini 3G has been designed from scratch with these in mind, making them work seamlessly with the phone’s operating system.
There’s a 2.2″ 240 x 320 pixel display, a basic bur effetive 2 megapixel camera and 3.5G support, all packed into a casing that is as robust and solid as any of those old Nokia’s that used to last for years. And like those, you can also switch and change the casing on these things, with seven different garish options for you choose from.
So there we have it. Check out this INQ 3G Mini review if you want more convincing, but we’re sold already: cheap is the new expensive.
Are you not content with unveiling the features of INQ1? The brand has gone one step forward to launch the full QWERTY keyboard handset- INQ Chat 3G. The handset is a bigger version of the INQ Mini 3G with boasting wide 2.4 inches screen, greater widget and upgraded camera. At first sight, the INQ Chat 3G may look just like the BlackBerry Curve, but the best part about INQ handset is that it is available with an affordable price tag. The keys of the phone offer a great feel under the user’s fingers with rubberized texture with a bit raised buttons. The phone is thin but not too flimsy like INQ Mini 3G.
Where the INQ Chat 3G Deals is really appreciated is its huge home screen in which one can display Twitter and Facebook updated without any requirement to open the dedicated client. The 3.2 mega pixel camera of the phone is really appreciable. The point that this INQ Chat 3G is featured with bodes is simply nice for snapping. Even though there is no flash in the phone, it is probably assumed that the camera will be adequate to take the candid pictures and flick them to the chosen website.
Again, the INQ Chat 3G has interchangeable back cover in order to express oneself visually. It has been reported by the INQ professionals that the World Wide Web applications are actually embedded into the handset and not just bolt on. And this, as the company says, enables to easily consolidate the phone contacts easily across the applications.
The HSDPA handset by INQ supports Gmail and Hotmail with providing music synchronization with the Windows Media Player and Apple iTunes library. So, what are you waiting for? Get set go and grab the opportunity to get the INQ Chat 3G to have the best of latest handset in the market.
INQ Mobile has just announced the rollout of two new 3G social handsets following the great tradition started by its multi-awarded INQ1 – the INQ Chat 3G and it bare brethren the INQ Mini 3G. Both social networking devices bring affordability to a new level along with a new media sync doubleTwist feature and Twitter to boost a feature set already made popular with the first affordable social networking phone in the multi-awarded INQ1.
Great Value Social Networking Phone
The INQ Mini 3G takes center stage. It’s great what INQ did for this. It basically took the INQ1 feature set and housed it in a more diminutive and conventional candy-bar form factor that is as simple but elegant as any well-crafted mobile phone. It even has changeable covers in varying designs and colors that harkens to the early days of Nokia that you can dress-up to suit your style and personality. Other than its size and a toned-down imaging and multimedia features as compared to its heftier QWERTY kin in the Chat 3G, this is no “Mini” but a full-featured social networking phone.
Just the Right Specs
That’s right, INQ focused on this to bring down the cost. Many of the imaging and multimedia features you find in all-around mobile phones can be over-specified for an affordable social networking phone. Apart from the tight integration with Facebook, Skype, Twitter and Windows Live as well as useful media sync capability, here’s what the INQ Mini 3G delivers:
You get a 2.2” 256k color-depth screen. When you’re social networking on the net, anything larger than a 65k color screen is overkill for the purpose.
A highly capable 2.0 megapixel camera is there for snapping photos you need to upload. You won’t need a 5 megapixel camera for that either.
You get 3G with HSDPA for fastest downloading and uploading speed that adds to your surfing and social networking experience.
If you want a leading edge all-around mobile phone or a great imaging multimedia phone, look elsewhere and spend more. But if you want a really practical mobile experience for your social networking needs, look no further. The INQ Mini 3G is here.
Last February in the World Mobile Congress or WMC, it wasn’t the Apples or the Nokias or the Sony Ericssons that took centre stage. Relative newcomer INQ was the winner of the grand prize as they took home the award of Best Handset for their revolutionary mobile phone the INQ1. Now that they’re back with their newest addition to their growing family in the form of the INQ Chat 3G, a lot of expectations loom over their latest handset. Does it have what it takes to reach the same heights set by its predecessor? Here’s what we have so far on the new INQ Chat 3G.
Looks Matter
The Chat 3G and the INQ1 couldn’t have been more different in terms of physical design. For starters, the award-winning mobile of last year sports a slider form factor with a slide-out standard 12-key keypad. On the other hand, the new Chat 3G takes a candy bar form factor and replaces the keypad with a full QWERTY keyboard. According to our sources, this is INQ’s response to their realization that around 30% of their customer base still used the INQ1 for emailing despite the lack of a full-on keyboard.
Although it still has that playful feel to it, the INQ Chat 3G takes a more business-like appeal. This contrasts with the INQ1’s trendy and sleek appearance which was mainly brought about by its chrome finish and inconspicuous button set.
Spec-wise
The full spec sheet of the Chat 3G hasn’t been released by the manufacturer yet, but from what we know, it is obvious that the INQ Chat 3G has taken a Smarter approach. The most notable addition has got to be wireless broadband connectivity or Wi-Fi on the INQ Chat 3G. It is equipped with a HSDPA modem to allow high speed internet access for users. Further details will be released once more information is available.
Ah, new media technology, is there anything you can’t do… You bring people families and friends scattered around the world together; spread news and education to every part of the globe; start revolutions; stop wars; you let people update their status every 12 minutes with statements of such eye-bleeding banality that sometimes it’s hard to even carry on; and you encourage people to post videos of themselves in their bedrooms on youtube… truly the future is here.
We’ve a long held belief here, and one that comes into our mind more and more as the months roll by and ever more so-called advanced phones roll before our eyes, that there’s something to be said for having a basic, bottom rung kinda phone.
Are you not content with unveiling the features of INQ1? The brand has gone one step forward to launch the full QWERTY keyboard handset- INQ Chat 3G. The handset is a bigger version of the INQ Mini 3G with boasting wide 2.4 inches screen, greater widget and upgraded camera. At first sight, the 
INQ Mobile has just announced the rollout of two new 3G social handsets following the great tradition started by its multi-awarded INQ1 – the INQ Chat 3G and it bare brethren the 
