Tiny Neonode N2 mobile phone heading to U.S.

Here’s something for folks in the States who are not demanding the high-end features of a smartphone, but a simple to use device that is small enough to fit any — and we do mean ANY — pocket.

Yap, the tiny all-touchscreen equipped Neonode N2 will hit the U.S. soon. Actually, interested users will have to wait for the Q2 2008, when the launch details and hopefully the partner carrier will be announced. In the meantime, you may want to check Neonode’s stand (#9817 in Central Hall) at the CES in Las Vegas, or read the full release which follows after the break.

PRESS RELEASE – Neonode, the Swedish mobile communications brand that designs and develops intuitive technologies and products will launch their latest mobile phone Neonode N2 in the US in 2008. The cutting-edge phone utilizes exclusive neno user interface and zForce optical touch screen technology, offering users an intuitive and easy to navigate experience.

The most recent development in mobile phone technology is the emerging popularity of the touch screen. Neonode N2 uses the most advanced touch screen technology, the zForce optical touch screen. It doesn’t need any hard pressure or stylus, but works quickly and accurately by reacting to sweeping and tapping signals on the screen. The intuitively organized user interface, neno, also enables the applications and contents to be accessed fast and easily.

“Our main focus is the user experience, which is the true key behind Neonode N2. It ranges from how you are able to use it, which we have enabled through zForce the optical screen, down to the easiness your applications and content can be accessed, which we solved through the combination of zForce and neon, the user interface,” said Mikael Hagman, President and CEO of Neonode.

Neonode N2 has been launched in Europe during the autumn to critical acclaim. Neonode N2′s United States phone carrier and retail availability will be announced the second quarter 2008. Neonode will be showcasing Neonode N2 mobile phone, as well as their intuitive technologies at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 7-10 in Central Hall Booth 9817.