NEC E616 / E616V NEC E616V - 3 Contract NEC E616V - 3 Pay-As-You-Go NEC E616 / E616V  Ringtones and Logos The NEC E616 is the second compact handset to be be released by NEC for the UK's Hutchison 3 network and can be seen as a straight replacement for the NEC E606. Looking a little more conventional that its predecessor, the NEC E616 has some unusual features in addition to the impressive 3G audio and video streaming capabilities. Firstly, the NEC E616 has inbuilt GPS (global positioning system) to aid with navigation, and front and rear mounted cameras. The E616 is tightly integrated into the 3 network with a dedicated key to launch services. It also supports Java for applications and games. The NEC E616 is a little larger that a standard clamshell handset, but smaller than the E606, 103x54x26mm and 130 grams in weight. Talktime is about two hours, which isn't a lot compared to GSM handsets, but then all 3G handsets draw more power. The twin cameras are a little disappointing, only sporting 325x288 pixels, but it does come with a light to help with taking pictures in darker conditions, but the cameras are great for video calls which is what they are really designed for. What's compelling about the NEC E616 is that it's probably the most conventional phone available on the UK's 3 network. Whereas most of the other available handsets tend to be bulky, the E616 promises to be small enough to be easy to carry, but with a 2.2 inch (176x240 pixel) screen it will be good enough to use with 3G services. In any case the NEC E616 is certainly an improvement over the NEC E606 and will probably sell well to 3G subscribers. The NEC E616V is a slight revision of the E616 with improved battery life and better stills camera. NEC E616V - 3 Contract NEC E616V - 3 Pay-As-You-Go NEC E616  Ringtones and Logos   NEC E616 at a glance Available: Now Network: UMTS (3G) + Dual-band GSM Data: GPRS + 3G Screen: 240x176, 65k colours Camera: Twin 352x288 pixel cameras (E616) 1 x 352x266, 1 x 640x480 (E616V) Size: Large clamshell 103x52x26mm / 131 grams Bluetooth: Yes Infra-red: No Polyphonic: Yes Java: Yes Battery life: approx 2 hours talk / 4 days standby Subscribe! If you want more information on the NEC E616, subscribe to our mailing list. Also, the Update newsletter contains general news about new phone releases. NEC E616 ShopForPhones Update