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The French company Sagem announced today a new entry-level clamshell, the Sagem myC5-3. The handset will feature a 128x160 pixel 65,000-color display, a standard VGA camera with video capture.

The phone will also have a second external display that lets you see incoming calls or SMS. It weights 85 g and the press release says that the battery life is 240 hours on standby and 3 hours talk-time.

The SAGEM myC5-3 will be released in October 2006 and no word on pricing yet.


The official Sagem press release:
"Paris, 9 October 2006 - Sagem Communication (SAFRAN Group) unveils the SAGEM myC5-3 clamshell phone designed for those who seeking a high-usability package with contemporary styling.

With the SAGEM myC5-3, you can mix business with pleasure.

SAGEM myC5-3 is the perfect partner with gender-wide appeal, offering stylish shaping in an easy-to-use package.

Practical, hands-on features include a must-have VGA camera to capture those unforgettable moments, shots you can share by MMS or personalize as wallpaper to match your mood. The 128x160-pixel 65,000-color screen completes the package for would-be photographers. With the video function, you won't lose a second of those special experiences.
The built-in day planner won't let you forget important dates, and since it offers WAP mobile internet you can stay informed, do some shopping or even organize a night on the town.

Stylish and functional, the SAGEM myC5-3 has a second external screen backlit in white that combines with an elegantly-designed and seamlessly integrated light signal to keep you discretely informed when a call or SMS comes in.

The battery life won't let you down: 240 hours on standby and 3 hours talk-time.

At a featherweight 85 g, the SAGEM myC5-3 feels sensational, and style-wise it's a step ahead of this winter's crowd. Its pure, clean lines are the sign of the revival in city chic, which means black is back in vogue. Compact and pocket-sized at only 82.2x42.7x23 mm, the SAGEM myC5-3 also stands out by the quality of its finishing, underlined by the ultra-tactile 'soft feel'. Smoothly understated, it nestles snugly in your palm.

The SAGEM myC5-3 will be released in October 2006."