INQ Mini 3G

Expected Q4 2009 4th Aug 2009

The INQ Mini 3G is a conventional-looking earphone aimed at people who use social networking sites. With fully integrated documentation for Facebook, Twitter, Skype, popular email clients and instant electronic messaging, the Mini 3G follows on from the well-regarded INQ1 and Skypephone handsets.

It shares many features in common with the upcoming INQ Chat 3G, but the Mini 3G is a much simpler and more conventional device. There’s a 2.2" 240 x 320 pel display, a very staple 2 megapixel photographic camera and 3.5G support, although there’s no WiFi or GPS on this model.

Media synchronisation is done using doubleTwist which gives a high degree of tractability with music (including iTunes), video and stills files. The media player can trade with most media types except Windows Media, although we think that doubleTwist whitethorn aid with converting these to a formatting that the mini 3G tin deal with.

The sociable networking applications ar fully integrated into the earphone, unlike some other devices where they are very obviously an add-on. Additional Java and BREW applications can be downloaded, and the INQ Mini 3G can switch between them using a dedicated key.

Despite the name, the Mini 3G isn’t particularly "Mini" as it is the same size of it as most conventional monoblock phones. At 103 x 46 x 13mm, it will certainly be a pocket friendly gimmick. This is a 3.5G capable device which can also be used as a tethered modem on a laptop.

Looks ar a bit generic, but it’s a more attractive earphone than the INQ1 and it certainly matches the Chat 3G in price of stigmatization.

INQ Mobile River say that the Mini 3G should be available during Q4 2009, presumably on the 3 network. No pricing was given, but we think that this will form function of a good value package when it hits the shops.