align="justify">On January 18, Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd announced the launch of its new C3100 handset model that targets the low-end and rural markets with a bright LED flashlight and long standby time. The retail price of RMB499 is expected to make the handset attainable to a wide variety of consumers.

The C3100 has the following features:

LED Flashlight–The C3100 offers a bright flashlight powered by six light-emitting diodes (LED)

Long standby time –The handset can run for over 25 days in standby mode without a recharge

Large letter display–The handset can display larger letters that can be helpful for senior citizens

500 name phone book–The C3100 offers enough memory to store 500 names in the phone book