D-Link V-Click dual-mode phone

D-Link jumps into the the cellphone market with the V-Click dual-mode phone which enables users to switch back and forth between cellular and Wifi networks at the touch of a button. This tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz) handset is compatible with WiFi access, measuring 4.17″ x 1.73″ x 0.75″ and comes with Opera Mobile that lets you browse the web, although you can’t see much on the 176 x 220 pixel screen. This means you can now take advantage of VoIP software in WiFi hotspots to save on your cellphone bill at the end of the month, using the GSM service in areas without. The V-Click will ship in Q1 2007. More features are available after the jump.

• Wi-Fi® profile roaming for uninterrupted service between wireless zones
• Opera Mobile™ browser for hot spot log-in and Web surfing
• Email functionality – 50 emails can be stored in up to 10 accounts
• Large color screen display with 176 by 220 pixels
• Sleek, compact form factor (height, 4.17″, width, 1.73″, depth, .75″; weight, 3.32 oz)
• Smart text input
• Talk time – up to 5 hours GSM, 2 hours 802.11 wireless mode
• Messages – up to 30 messages can be stored at 459 characters each
• Phonebook – up to 300 contacts
• Data storage – up to 24 megabytes for documents, images, music and video files
• Tasks – stores up to 100 entries
• Calendar – up to 100 events, 160 letters per event
• Charging – 3 hours, first time charge 8 hours
• Compact design with internal antenna
• Power-saving mode for maximum standby and talk time