Philips plans system for USD 20 phone

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: July 1, 2005 - 2:32 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.semiconductors.philips.com/news/content/file_1173.html Real-time pricing for Apple MC540LLA Apple iPod touch 8GB 4th Generation Black Current Version Computer MC540LL/A iPOD-TOU-8GO-RFB MP3 Players & Accessories Usually ships in 24 hours Amazon: $188.00 Newegg: $199.00 Wal-Mart: $189.00 Philips Electronics this week launched an initiative to develop a GSM cellphone costing under USD 20. The company intends to sample, by the end of the year, a system priced at under USD 5 called Nexperia Cellular System Solution 5130, which integrates all the electronics needed for a mobile phone. It should drive the cost of GSM handsets well under the current USD 40 limit. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark Article | Comments (0)

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