Spice launches D-111 handset with unique apps

B K Modi group firm Spice Mobiles on Monday today launched a Windows-enabled dual-SIM handset, 'Spice D-1111'. The handset is based on the Windows Mobile 6.0 platform and is equipped with a two-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, and touch panel, Spice Mobiles said in a statement.

With an expandable memory of up to 2GB, the handset also has embedded value-added services like Nimbuzz, Reuters, Mitr and Opera Mini, it added.

The handset also has an enterprise application email2SMS service, which allows users to read their emails just like an SMS, without having to activate GPRS or download any software. Spice Mobiles is offering a month free subscription to the email2SMS service on the handset.

Tthe model is priced at Rs18,499. The sales pack includes a 512 MB memory card, screen guard and leather pouch, along with the free email2sms service.

"Spice Mobiles has always endeavoured to drive innovation in the mobile handset industry and set new benchmarks through user-friendly and smart product offerings.

With the launch of Spice D-1111, we have introduced dual-SIM Windows mobile in India," Spice Mobiles chief executive officer Kunal Ahooja said at the launch in New Delhi.

''With the launch of Spice D-1111, we have introduced world-class dual-SIM (GSM+CDMA) Windows mobile in India. This unique gadget caters to working professionals who work hard and believe in having fun,'' he added.