Philips has announced two bare-bones mobile phones in the form of the Philips 198 and Philips 199 handsets. These handsets perform just the bare necessities – a.k.a. making/receiving phone calls and sending/receiving text messages. The 199 one ups the 198 by including an FM radio tuner. Other specs to the handsets are:

• 4-way navigation keypad
• mini-USB connectivity
• 3 embedded games
• Measures 99 x 42 x 13.5 mm and weighs 65 grams

These new models will be coming to Europe and Asia in the next few months for a price of around $62 (pretty much free after the carriers get a hold of them)

[Check it out via NewLaunches]

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