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India’s G-Fone G588 is pretty much a BlackBerry clone with dual SIM

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By: , IntoMobile
Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 2:17 AM

There’s a new messaging device available in the ever-growing Indian market. It’s called G-Fone G588 and even though it feels legit, I can’t help but to compare it with the BlackBerry Curve 8900. However, instead of a trackball that’s found in RIM’s device, the G588 boast a D-pad (which I personally prefer).

Rest of the specs include dual SIM capability (works with both GSM and CDMA networks), 1.3-megapixel camera, 2.2-inch QVGA screen, FM radio, full QWERTY keyboard, and a microSD memory card slot. Software wise, it comes with Opera Mini, music player, email application, social networking client (powered by Nimbuzz), and an Indian calendar that “serves as a guiding force for the practice of various Hindu rituals and festivals.”

Availability wise, the G-Fone G-588 is sold via Bright Telecom for only 4,799 INR, which is about $105.

In a nutshell, it’s an affordable messaging device for business folks and individuals alike, and I’ve no doubts the carrier will manage to move tons of them…

[Via: Unwired View]

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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • Mukesh

    I want to buy this handset G588. I am situated at delhi. can u confirm from where i can get this handset.

  • Sayyed Suboor

    Contact for G588 in delhi, Bright Telecom Pvt Ltd Shailendra-9873738433
    Bright Telecom Pvt Ltd X-58, Industrial Area Okhla Phase 2, New Delhi.
    Delhi price 4900/-. i know they are cheating but seems the demand is more and the supply is less

    If you buy the please mail me at sayyed.suboor@gmail.com. I also want to buy it but haven’t come across many customer reviews

  • Sayyed Suboor

    If you buy the handset, please mail me the customer review at sayyed.suboor@gmail.com. I also want to buy it but haven’t come across many customer reviews

  • Pritesh

    Guys Please inquire the dealer b4 buying this phone. i bought Gfone 588 model and it has this prob. When you are talking on 1gsm line the line2 will comes not reachable. so please look into this matter before buying. JUST WANTED TO WARN YOU GUYS ..

  • Rohit

    i want buy this phone, am living in gurgaon so you can help me how can buy this phone in gurgaon plz call me 9212752179 or wright me sajan.jaan@gmail.com

  • nadeem abbasi

    g 588 is a slick phone with some gr8 features but it doesnot support all the video formats also softwares & java games are not been able to play

  • sanjay

    i want to buy this mobile pls contact me 9911544134