O2 brings out a pretty cool new music-oriented handset. maybe if we hear music phone, we remember sonny ericssons products.like w 910 that announced by sony ericssons lately. The O2 Cocoon is a very unusual and highly attractive clamshell phone, due to hit O2 retail outlets in the UK during August.

The name "Cocoon" gives a clue as to the design - the outer case is curved (the design sketches at the bottom of the page will give you the best idea of the design) giving the handset a very elegant look. In many ways the design is reminiscent of the B&O Serene, but the O2 Cocoon is a much more highly specified device.The phone receives a clamshell design with an opaque white exterior and a sleek black interior. With easy access to dedicated MP3 controls on the side, there is no need to flip open the phone.  Hidden on the outside is a nifty exterior display which lights up to display calling/text message info, time, and also what song is playing. It’s 2GB memory capacity provides enough storage for all your favorite tunes, which can additionally be expanded with the microSD expansion slot.

Additional specifications include a 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, 3G connectivity, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The lack of Bluetooth is certainly disturbing since that’s almost a given in most handsets today. it also offering the supplied dock which can turn the phone into a radio alarm clock. Other features include: 2MP camera with autofocus and flash, video calling, and music playback (MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC and AAC+), and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone is expected to available in August at a retail price around £300.

The overall look and concept of the O2 Cocoon has been designed by Swedish firm Syntes Studio, and their design concept gives a clearer view of the Cocoon’s elegant curved design.  

 see full specification here