MUMBAI:Nokia has announced the launch of new MD-8 speakers for the new range of Xpress Music 5320 and 5220 handsets.

The speaker is sleek and slim which can easily slide in the user's pocket.The speaker delivers clear and loud sound. It offers a battery life of 40 hours on a play time in a full single charge. Other features include an FM antenna to fine-tune frequency and a tangle-free cable. The lipstick shaped speakers have a hinge at its end to unveil the two speakers when opened.

Nokia MD-8 speakers are scheduled to hit the market in the second quarter of 2008. However, there is no idea weather it would be priced separately or would be bundled up with the Xpress Music phones.