S40 Series Platform originally is now only used by Nokia for mobile entry-level class and low-end only. But unique, the platform is actually used for a phone with a high enough price.
Is the Gresso, who recently introduced a luxury mobile phone platform with the S40 Series Cruiser name Black Water. As quoted via Electronista, luxury phones are priced at USD1,700.
Black Air Cruiser itself will come with a 2-inch screen (240 x 320 Pixels) capable of displaying 256K colors. Other features include a 2 MP camera, 30 MB internal memory which can be expanded via a microSD slot (limited to 2 GB). Devices Series S40 work on triple-band GSM network that supports class 32 GPRS and EDGE.
With a fairly minimal specification, then what makes it worth Gresso made phone priced so expensive?
According to information presented, this is the first mobile phone made with the construction of a one-piece aluminum alloy and weighs only 106 grams. Part of the phone keypad is made of steel and glass panel surrounded by a glossy front and rear. Then the phone is also polished by craftsmen for a few hours and then performed anodizing process for additional protection.
In essence, Black Air Cruiser is a jewelry that serves as a feature phone. The phone also comes with a very limited number, which is only about 555 units.