Nokia today announced its 2228 handset, a slender monoblock device that combines an ultra lightweight design with an LED indicator.

The 2228 has an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and built-in media player. It comes with speaker dependent voice recognition, an integrated handsfree speaker and can be used as a modem to connect to a PC for Internet access.

The design features a unique lanyard hole and LED indicator that flashes with incoming calls or messages waiting. It "pulses" in cycles at user-defined intervals, allowing users to always see if any messages await them.

The Nokia 2228 is expected to launch in select CDMA markets in the fourth quarter of 2008.

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