Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8600 Luna style phone with 2 megapixel camera and is quad-band GSM world phone. Here are more info from the release and technical specs:

"Building upon a tradition of crafting its most unique and prestigious phones from trend-setting materials like chrome, stainless steel and titanium, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8600 Luna, which has been precision engineered from the same material that has inspired both artists and craftsmen for centuries- glass.

The melding of nearly opaque smoked glass with unique, soft-touch stainless steel makes the Nokia 8600 Luna as enchanting to behold as it is a joy to touch. Adding to its mysterious allure, a gentle keypad illumination pulsates from beneath the glass case while the phone awaits a call. Combined with the warmth of its glass and stainless steel body, this "heartbeat" transforms the Nokia 8600 Luna from an inanimate object into a trusted companion with an organic, virtually alive form. When a call does beckon, the signature slide movement is carefully balanced to smoothly raise the ergonomic keypad from within its glass cocoon.

The balance of aesthetics and ergonomics found in the design of the Nokia 8600 Luna continues in its well thought out feature set. Nokia's first use of a single micro-USB port not only allows for a streamlined design free of extraneous indentations, it allows owners to streamline common activities - like charging, audio and data connectivity - into a single connection. Quad-band GSM support also allows owners to easily stay connected while they are on the road, while the large, bright display is perfect for sharing images captured with the 2 megapixel camera."

Technical Profile:
System: Quad band GSM850/900/1800/1900
User Interface: Series 40 platform
Dimensions: 107 mm x 45 mm x 15,9mm (L x W x H)
Volume: 70 cc
Weight: 143 g
Standby time: Up to 10 days
Talk time: Up to 3h 40min
Display: 240 x 320 pixels, up to
16 million colors
Battery: Nokia Battery BP-5M, 900 mAh, Li-Ion

Camera:
Resolution of images: 2 Mpx (1600 x 1200)
Resolution of videos: Q-CIF (176 x 144 Pixel)
Image capture: Up to 1600x1200
Video capture: 2 Video Resolution: QCIF /SQCIF(176x144), (128x96)

Data Services:
EGPRS multislot class 10, up to 236.8 kbps
GPRS multislot class 10, up to 53,6 kbps
HSCSD multislot class 4, up to 43.2 kbps

Key Features:
High quality stainless steel metal covers
Translucent, smoked glass over keypad
Large display with 16 million colors
MicroUSBconnector
Pulsing light under keymat

Additional Features:
Music player (incl. MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+)
2 Megapixelcamera
Video record and streaming
Smooth slide mechanism
Connectivity: MicroUSBconnector, Bluetooth, 2,5 mm audio connector

Sales Package Enhancements:
Nokia Battery BP-5M
Nokia Compact Charger AC-6
Nokia Stereo Headset HS-47
Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101
Nokia Audio Adapter AD-55
Nokia Carrying Pouch (Leather Custom)
Cloth and Wrist Strap

Nokia Original Enhancements:
Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-800
Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-501
Nokia 616 Car Kit
Nokia Wireless Plug-in Car HandsfreeHF-33W

Inbox Color Available: Black

Planned Market Introduction: Q2 2007

The Nokia 8600 Luna is expected to be available during the 2nd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of ?700 before taxes and subsidies.

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