Kempler & Strauss launch Billionair 6 WinMo phone
By Laura June 
posted October 6th 2009 11:34AM
posted October 6th 2009 11:34AM
Kempler & Strauss Launches Next-Generation GSM Quad-Band 3G Phone Featuring Windows Mobile With Touchscreen and Trackball Interfaces
Billionair 6 Features a Powerful Processor and Intuitive User Interface to Deliver Best-in-Class Performance and Functionality to Support Advanced Applications and Multi-Tasking
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ --
Kempler & Strauss(TM), a world-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative mobile devices and wireless technology products, today announced the launch of Billionair 6, the first GSM quad-band 3G phone based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile Platform that provides both a touchscreen interface and trackball for fast, easy, intuitive control. The new Billionair 6 is making its debut this week at International CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2009, October 7-9, 2009, at the San Diego Convention Center, booth #934. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091006/LA87079) The Billionair 6 is an advanced mobile communication device that incorporates a powerful 624 Mhz CPU to deliver best-in-class performance and functionality to support application multi-tasking. Integrated 802.11g WiFi provides high-speed connectivity to wireless LANs for Internet surfing, instant messaging and Skype calls, and Bluetooth support ensures compatibility with Bluetooth v2.0 compliant in-vehicle and third-party headsets. Billionair 6 is optimized for use with the Kempler & Strauss Communicator, an innovative Bluetooth-enabled headset that enables users to receive phone calls and play stored MP3 files from distances up to 16 feet. The feature-rich Billionair 6, which features a 3.2 megapixel camera for image and video capture, incorporates a backlit trackball and powerful slidetouch interface that enables users to surf through multiple screens simultaneously by simply sliding the fingertip over the screen. Using the trackball, users can quickly roll through carousels to browse through multiple applications or address book contacts. Equipped with GPS and an accelerometer which automatically flips the display orientation based upon the position of the phone, the full-featured Billionair 6 enhances productivity for mobile users with applications which include Microsoft Office Mobile (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Billionair 6 interfaces with the PC using ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail folders, calendars and to-do lists and enables users to wirelessly synchronize their Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, or Outlook e-mail accounts simultaneously. "The Billionair 6 combines a powerful processor, cutting edge user interfaces, a host of productivity and entertainment applications, and the attractive, user-friendly Microsoft Windows Mobile Platform to deliver to consumers the world's most advanced multi-function communications device," explained Isaac Calderon, President of Kempler & Strauss. "Billionair 6 is a feature packed device that takes the smartphone concept to the next level with a powerful processor to support the operation of simultaneous applications, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity for maximum flexibility, touchscreen and trackball interfaces for easy intuitive control, and a sleek, attractive design that enables the phone to deliver both fashion and function." About the Kempler & Strauss Billionair 6 The Billionair 6 is a powerful, full-featured GSM quad-band 3G phone which supports the EDGE network technology. The phone's 2.8 inch TFT touchscreen display features a QVGA resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and displays 65,000 colors. Optimized for use with the Kempler & Strauss Communicator and fully-compatible with Bluetooth v2.0 headset and hands-free devices, Billionair 6 incorporates a 3 megapixel still and video camera with digital zoom that captures images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels. Housed in a sleek black case, Billionair 6 leverages its touchscreen and multicolored trackball to provide the majority of the user interface. External controls also include: power button, reset button, start and end phone call buttons, volume up/down, camera button, a backlight control, and LED indicators. Billionair 6, which comes standard with a GPS antenna for in-vehicle use, an earpiece and a stylus, also features a SIM card slot and micro SD support for up to 4GB of additional storage capacity. Billionair 6, which is charged via USB, provides up to 150 minutes talk time and up to 200 hours of standby time. The Kempler & Strauss Billionair 6 is backed by a one-year warranty and is available at a list price of $260 USD via authorized Kempler & Strauss distributors and value-added resellers worldwide. Additional information on the Billionair 6 and other innovative products from Kempler & Strauss can be found at www.kemplerusa.com.
About Kempler & Strauss Kempler & Strauss is a subsidiary of San Diego, Calif., based VNA Group, a conglomerate of companies that include transportation vehicles, fitness equipment, entertainment technology, and consumer products. Kempler & Strauss designs and manufactures innovative mobile devices and wireless technology products that enable consumers and businesses to enjoy the growing array of advanced applications made possible by the convergence of the Internet and entertainment industries. Kempler & Strauss' business philosophy is simple: to dedicate their talent and technologies to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society. Kempler & Strauss is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit the company's website at www.kemplerusa.com.
© 2009 Kempler & Strauss. Kempler & Strauss, and the Kempler & Strauss logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kempler & Strauss in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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Billionair 6 Features a Powerful Processor and Intuitive User Interface to Deliver Best-in-Class Performance and Functionality to Support Advanced Applications and Multi-Tasking
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ --
Kempler & Strauss(TM), a world-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative mobile devices and wireless technology products, today announced the launch of Billionair 6, the first GSM quad-band 3G phone based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile Platform that provides both a touchscreen interface and trackball for fast, easy, intuitive control. The new Billionair 6 is making its debut this week at International CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2009, October 7-9, 2009, at the San Diego Convention Center, booth #934. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091006/LA87079) The Billionair 6 is an advanced mobile communication device that incorporates a powerful 624 Mhz CPU to deliver best-in-class performance and functionality to support application multi-tasking. Integrated 802.11g WiFi provides high-speed connectivity to wireless LANs for Internet surfing, instant messaging and Skype calls, and Bluetooth support ensures compatibility with Bluetooth v2.0 compliant in-vehicle and third-party headsets. Billionair 6 is optimized for use with the Kempler & Strauss Communicator, an innovative Bluetooth-enabled headset that enables users to receive phone calls and play stored MP3 files from distances up to 16 feet. The feature-rich Billionair 6, which features a 3.2 megapixel camera for image and video capture, incorporates a backlit trackball and powerful slidetouch interface that enables users to surf through multiple screens simultaneously by simply sliding the fingertip over the screen. Using the trackball, users can quickly roll through carousels to browse through multiple applications or address book contacts. Equipped with GPS and an accelerometer which automatically flips the display orientation based upon the position of the phone, the full-featured Billionair 6 enhances productivity for mobile users with applications which include Microsoft Office Mobile (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Billionair 6 interfaces with the PC using ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail folders, calendars and to-do lists and enables users to wirelessly synchronize their Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, or Outlook e-mail accounts simultaneously. "The Billionair 6 combines a powerful processor, cutting edge user interfaces, a host of productivity and entertainment applications, and the attractive, user-friendly Microsoft Windows Mobile Platform to deliver to consumers the world's most advanced multi-function communications device," explained Isaac Calderon, President of Kempler & Strauss. "Billionair 6 is a feature packed device that takes the smartphone concept to the next level with a powerful processor to support the operation of simultaneous applications, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity for maximum flexibility, touchscreen and trackball interfaces for easy intuitive control, and a sleek, attractive design that enables the phone to deliver both fashion and function." About the Kempler & Strauss Billionair 6 The Billionair 6 is a powerful, full-featured GSM quad-band 3G phone which supports the EDGE network technology. The phone's 2.8 inch TFT touchscreen display features a QVGA resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and displays 65,000 colors. Optimized for use with the Kempler & Strauss Communicator and fully-compatible with Bluetooth v2.0 headset and hands-free devices, Billionair 6 incorporates a 3 megapixel still and video camera with digital zoom that captures images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels. Housed in a sleek black case, Billionair 6 leverages its touchscreen and multicolored trackball to provide the majority of the user interface. External controls also include: power button, reset button, start and end phone call buttons, volume up/down, camera button, a backlight control, and LED indicators. Billionair 6, which comes standard with a GPS antenna for in-vehicle use, an earpiece and a stylus, also features a SIM card slot and micro SD support for up to 4GB of additional storage capacity. Billionair 6, which is charged via USB, provides up to 150 minutes talk time and up to 200 hours of standby time. The Kempler & Strauss Billionair 6 is backed by a one-year warranty and is available at a list price of $260 USD via authorized Kempler & Strauss distributors and value-added resellers worldwide. Additional information on the Billionair 6 and other innovative products from Kempler & Strauss can be found at www.kemplerusa.com.
About Kempler & Strauss Kempler & Strauss is a subsidiary of San Diego, Calif., based VNA Group, a conglomerate of companies that include transportation vehicles, fitness equipment, entertainment technology, and consumer products. Kempler & Strauss designs and manufactures innovative mobile devices and wireless technology products that enable consumers and businesses to enjoy the growing array of advanced applications made possible by the convergence of the Internet and entertainment industries. Kempler & Strauss' business philosophy is simple: to dedicate their talent and technologies to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society. Kempler & Strauss is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit the company's website at www.kemplerusa.com.
© 2009 Kempler & Strauss. Kempler & Strauss, and the Kempler & Strauss logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kempler & Strauss in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Kempler & Strauss
4 gigs max?
Whats with the name? Cause you sure as hell wont be seeing and billionaires carrying this POS around.
Upto 4gb for MicroSD? What the hell is with that. No support for SDHC?
SD doesn't go over 2GB without HC, remember?
Nice simple winmo implementation. That interface will need to be checked out to see how good it is.
it's sbp mobile shell
I love the look of SPB Mobile shell, but it's a charge guzzling interface! It all comes down to how B6 handles the UI processing.
If it's really SPB Mobil shell, then hitman is right. It'll eat some resources.
The new MS3.5 is not to hard on my touch pro, batery life is the same as running TF3D
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are we in 2006? my XDA orbit 2 has similar features. the only good thing abt this phone is winmo 6.5 and little high clockspeed. and support for upto 4gb only???
more storage, android, and bigger screen pls
i want that ui
Buy it!
It costs 29 $.
I used it for a while on my TouchHD , but in the end I found TouchFLO more practical and cool
Custom interface = SPB Shell
LMAO
they call it a customized UI.
This spec should worth less than $50.
Nailed 'em. Honestly. They're just advertising "a custom shell?" A custom shell any schmuck with WinMo can pick up for $30?
QVGA. Lmao.
That interface is called SPB mobile shell, runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, 6.5... Really nice and very customizable... You can download it and try it for to weeks too as it comes with a two week trial.
Wow that screen looks way too small to run a comfortable SPB Mobile 3 lifestyle setup lol
that interface is just the one from spb, called spb mobile shell and available for all winmobile phones. i use it on my xperia and love it.
they dont make enough good smaller sized smartphones
all the ones from htc are lacking something, so they all suck
touch pro - no headphone jack, shitty ass buttons
diamond - no headphone jack, shitty ass buttons
tp2 - no headphone jack, EVEN SHITTER buttons
diamond 2 - no headphone jack, EVEN SHITTER buttons
Treo Pro - cannot install roms, slightllyy too small buttons.
so here we are, the top 5 htc phones as of recent on WM. They all suck
the only choice is to use the Xperia x1, as i do.
because it has alll of these features except the accelerometer. However good buttons and a jack, are way more important then that.
Do you actually own one of those HTC phones?
I have the TP and I don't really mind that stuff.
This is how I responded to those non-existent/bad features:
No jack: you know there is no jack, so you buy for like $20 an additional adapter which works fine for me...
If you buy a $600 phone those $20 shouldn't slap you in the face...
Bad buttons: I actually agree (if you're talking about the direction-keys), till the moment you're using it for a month and you realize that with a touchscreen you actually never use them.
I'm using the TP for little more than a year and must say I'm very pleased with it, but of course running a custom rom :D
So was it Kempler & Strauss or Engadget that decided a good PR photo would involve a screen with "soft reset" on it?
LMAO.. i guess they're just trying to cover their butts on the poor specs! I know my old treo 700w coulda really used this, as i had to do one almost every day to get it to work!! i have a tilt running that SPB shell and i love it... its a VERY snappy ui.. seems like alot of companies out there make their living off correcting microsoft's mistakes... or at least making it look and feel way better than microsoft left it... nope.. these winmo phones dont sway me anymore... im mentally preparing for a life switch to android... wish i could have a gsm hero that ran 3G here in the US.... sigh..
exactly what i was thinking... why oh why would they advertise the need for quick access to reset your phone? yikes
What the hell does this have to offer over...basically any other smartphone? Pretty much the only way they could make this thing work is to do something different. Sell it at Best Buy/Wal-Mart/Target for $150 unlocked and then maybe I'm a bit interested. But $250 on a contract. Psh, many, many other fish in that sea, I'm afraid.
Even just last week someone asked me what kind of "cool phone" I was using.
It's a samsung i760. Running WinMo 6.1 and I consider it a piece of junk, aside from having wifi, which can be nice.
....anyways, point is...are these people serious. Just releasing a phone with crap specs now?
I literally bought my phone 1.9 years ago.
Im 1.43495 times cooler than you
Cool story, bro.
17mm thick? And I thought LG GD910 (13.8 mm) or even Samsung S9110 (12 mm) were bulky.
Wait... a whole 4GB SD card? And a THREE MP phone?! Can you use it to answer calls from back in time? I think 2005 is calling because they want their phone back.
I agree that the phone is outdated. Given your retort, it appears to be a perfect fit for you.
Sorry, wrong post, I was referring to Kempler & Strauss W PhoneWatch.
Jesus, people!
Not everyone needs nor wants the phone you personally desire.
Im 1.43495 times cooler than you.
All your Base are Belong to us.
Does it say anywhere that the 250 is on a contract?
I'm fairly sure this phone is 250 dollars unlocked.
Which, if you think about it, isn't bad.
Whatev
Custom UI,, Accelerometer, WiFi, GPS, 3MP, 4GB MAX. $250
Samsung Omnia: 5MP, Accelerometer, WiFi, GPS, 8GB internal with 32GB max MiscoSDHC, and same SPB MS3.5 "Custom" UI. $50 on VZW contract. Let's think about this...
Hysterically crappy PR advertises their SPB Mobile Shell phone with the "Soft Reset" widget on the home screen. Reminds people they are buying a potentially crappy, unstable device.
The MS3 interface is far better than winmo6 IMHO.