Entered CNET Catalog: 07/21/2007
SKU: A500
Manufacturer: BenQ
Manufacturer description
The A500 allows you to record video for those spontaneous moments. When done recording, you can play back all your videos right on your A500. With the BenQ A500 mobile phone, you call the shots. Wouldn't it be great if a call from your best friend was announced to you with more than just a name, number, or your usual ring tone? With BenQ's Video Caller ID, you can link a video clip, an animated version of your buddy's visage, or pair a screen capture with a voice memo, to create a unique call alert for each person. With 3D face morph II - BenQ's new crazy Facemation software, now you can add cool and funky animations over friend's photos. Just choose one of the 10 "expressive" effects to amuse or outrage! The A500 Facemation feature not only magic, but definitely good for many laughs. The 16MB of dedicated storage space allows you to store up to 1000 photos or 240 seconds of video, for a photo or movie album right on your phone. The remaining 4MB of storage space lets you keep up to 500 phone book entries, and 1000 text messages and scheduler tasks. There is also a special area for Java games and ring tone downloads too. The A500's built-in 300K pixel camera gives you digital zoom up to 8x, as well as 8 exposure levels to play with. You can adjust contrast, white balance, and exposure times as well as use a number of scene modes and real-time special effects to make your photos picture perfect. Day or night, indoors or outdoors, capture the scene before your eyes as it is, or let your imagination take over. The A500 lets you send out personalized MMS messages to all your family and friends. Show off your video clips, morphed masterpieces, photos or animations to tickle some ones funny bone. You can also add text, music or some heartfelt words you've just recorded. Whatever you do, don't keep it to yourself. Big and beautiful inside: The A500's spacious LCD screen gives you exquisitely crisp image quality and luscious icons, while the mesmerizing blue glow of the keys and color-coded menu makes using the BenQ A500 simple and easy. On the outside: Key information without flipping open the A500 and steal a glance at the outer screen with its flashy animated icons. Use the screen to preview your photos with the convenient side buttons. About CNET Archive
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