BenQ-Siemens have announced the new BenQ-Siemens EF71 music phone, its first mobile phone to use the new Q-fi brand. Fixing Sony Ericsson's walkman phones directly in its sights, BenQ-Siemens's Q-fi phones focus specifically on music. The EF71, for example, features a 10-band equalizer that lets you customize your music, as well as innovative 3D surround speakers.

Add a 2 megapixel camera, 30fps video camera and understated yet attractive good looks, and the BenQ-Siemens EF71 looks like quite a decent phone.

More details and pictures of the BenQ-Siemens EF71 after the jump.

BenQ-Siements EF71

From the Press release:
The BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF71 is one of the first mobile phones within BenQ-Siemens´ Q-fi range of music-focused devices. Q-fi products feature easy-to-use music entertainment with easy access to music functions and a plug and play, all-in-one solution for mobile music lovers.

Accordingly; the Q-fi EF71 is a fully-featured music phone with exceptionally stylish looks. With its timelessly beautiful, slim shape and high-quality aluminum surface, the clamshell phone does not compromise on design. For easy access to music functions, dedicated music keys are integrated seamlessly into the surface while enhancing the elegant appearance of the device.
Thanks to its sophisticated design, the Q-fi EF71 has won the prestigious iF-award in 2006.

The music player of the Q-fi EF71 supports all current formats like MP3, AAC and WMA. Exchangeable Micro-SD cards provide ample storage space for extended listening pleasure. It is further enhanced by a 10-band equalizer that lets you customize your music which is played on innovative 3D surround speakers, allowing users to share music with friends while on the go in fine quality.

Once opened, the Q-fi EF71 features a flat, ergonomically shaped keypad and a large, brilliant 2.2 inch-internal display with 262k colors. A second, external white OLED display further enhances the elegant look of the silver and black housing.

The integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with 9x linear zoom and camcorder function lets you capture exciting moments spontaneously as photos or video.

The 30 fps (frames per second) camcorder function ensures high-quality video recording and playback. Thanks to a special night mode, taking high-quality photos and videos is possible even in low light conditions. The Q-fi EF71 can even double as a webcam if connected with a computer via a USB cable.

In addition, it is particularly convenient while on the go because it can be recharged via a USB cable by a laptop.

With the Q-fi EF71, BenQ Mobile continues its strategy of offering mobile phones featuring state-of-the-art display technology, authentic materials and award-winning design. Furthermore, the Q-fi EF71 is the second device after the Q-fi EF51 within BenQ Mobile´s Q-fi range of easy to use music focused devices. The BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF71 will be delivered with a Micro-SD card and a stereo headset.

The BenQ-Siemens EF71 release date is July 2006 for Asia and in Europe from September 2006. For added mobile convenience, a wide range of headsets – with and without Bluetooth technology – will be available as original accessories. Prices will be determined locally.