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ASUS Launches P552w
Saturday, October 25, 2008
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Mumbai, India, October 20, 2008 – ASUS today launched the ASUS P552w PDA phone which features Glide – an innovative touch-responsive user interface that makes navigating and performing tasks on a mobile phone more intuitive and interactive than ever before. Equipped with a 624MHz processor and a host of market-leading features such as 3.5G HSDPA connectivity, GPS and seamless Google integration*, the ASUS P552w PDA phone is a perfect fit for the rising tide of young, tech-savvy professionals who appreciate a good-looking mobile companion that packs a wealth of fun features and yet is no slouch when it comes to work.
About the launch of this latest Glide Phone from ASUS, Mr. Edward Wang - Business Head, Mobile Communication Business, ASUS (India) said, "The ASUS P552w is equipped with a 624 MHz processor which makes it amongst the fastest PDA phones currently available in the Indian market. The unique ASUS Glide interface takes the touch screen experience to new heights. The phone has features like EziMusic and Eziphoto which make it a complete entertainment package. The ASUS P552w will create a revolution in the phone market in India with its power packed features and greatly enhanced user experience." Glide to a New Mobile Experience Underpinning the ASUS P552w´s revolutionary touch-responsive user interface is its cutting-edge Gester technology that enables users to perform a variety of navigational actions – such as selecting, zooming, scrolling and flipping – easily through simple flicks of their fingers. Incorporated into Glide are also applications that enable users to access a wide range of functions such as looking up the latest news, checking the weather forecast, viewing photo slideshows and listening to music within a few finger taps. These applications, dubbed Multi-Home, Anytime Launcher, EziPhoto, and EziMusic, give the expression "the world at your fingertips" a whole new meaning. Unprecedented Processing Power, Speed and Connectivity The ASUS P552w boasts of one of the most powerful CPUs (624MHz) in the market today. Apart from posting exceptional Vsbenchmark scores, the ASUS P552w's real-world results are equally tangible – applications and games run exceedingly faster and video frame rates are remarkably smoother. The ASUS P552w also features 3.5G HSDPA (3.6Mbps) connectivity for the fastest Internet browsing, file sharing and TV program-streaming experience possible. Furthermore, it offers Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11b/g, GPS, USB and other connectivity standards to enable easy data transfers to and fro from other devices.
Deep Google Integration The ASUS P552w features Google Maps* which not only facilitates navigation, but is capable of furnishing users with information on points of interest. The ASUS P552w's navigation capabilities are further bolstered by a feature known as ASUS SMS Location Link. With this exclusive feature, users at two different locations can locate each other easily by sending each other SMS messages. Clicking on the URLs which are automatically embedded in the sent messages will link the phones up to Google Maps, which will then provide the users with clear directions on how to get to each other's positions. The ASUS P552w also features a convenient Google Search Bar on the Today screen that makes it easier to perform online queries. EziPhoto, EziMusic and Other Applications The ASUS P552w comes preinstalled with applications that allow users to get an easy handle on entertainment. The most exciting of these are EziPhoto and EziMusic. EziPhoto enables users to flip through their photo collection with their fingertips, akin to how they would with a real album. It also has a Calendar option which organizes and displays the thumbnails of photos users have taken according to the dates in which they were snapped, allowing them to relive those moments in chronological order at a single glance. EziMusic offers an interactive interface – complete with exciting animations – for users to play and manage their music, performing each task with colorful aplomb. The ASUS P552w also houses applications that enable easy access to web content like RSS newsfeeds, YouTube movies and photos on Flickr, ensuring that users have a full complement of entertainment options to choose from while out of the house or office. Specifications: | Networks | HSDPA 3.6Mbps, UMTS 2100
EDGE/GPRS/GSM 900/1800/1900, Class 10 | | Operating System | Microsoft Windows® Mobile 6.1™ Professional | | Color | Black or White | | Form factor | Bar type | | Dimensions | 102 x 60.5 x 14.5 mm | | Weight | 105g (with battery) | | Standby Time | 300 hrs with 3G and 250 hrs with 2G** | | Talk Time | 3 hrs with 3G and 5 hrs with 2G** | | Display | 2.8" TFT, Touch Screen 65K color, QVGA 240 x 320 pixels | | Processor | Marvell Tavor 624MHz | | Memory | 256MB Flash + 128MB DDR | | Expansion Slot | MicroSD with SDHC support | | Connectivity | WLAN 802.11b+g , USB v1.1(FS), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR | | WAP Browser | HTTP / WAP 1.2.1/2.0 | | Messaging | SMS / MMS / Email / MSN / Push E-mail | | Battery | 1100mAh Li-Ion | | GPS | SiRF StarIII with internal antenna | | Business Applications | | PIM | Word (editor), Excel (editor), Power Point (viewer), IE, Windows® Live, MSN, Voice Commander and Push Email (Exchange Server). | | Other Features | Google Maps, Anytime Launcher, ASUS Today, Multi-Home, EziMusic and EziPhoto. | | Multimedia & Entertainment | | Camera | 2.0 Mega pixel Fixed Focus | | Video | Record:MPEG4@QVGA 24fps / H.263@QCIF 24fps
Playback:MPEG4@QVGA 30fps / H.263@QCIF 30fps
Audio/Video Streaming | | Picture Format | JPEG, PNG, GIP, BMP | | Audio Format | MP3, WMA, AAC, and AAC+ | | Ringtone | Preinstalled with 20 ringtones and 10 special effect tones | | JAVA | J2ME (CLDC 1.1 + MIDP2.0) | *Google Maps is only available for the following countries: Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, UK, Taiwan, and China.
** Talk and standby time are dependent on the network environment and on phone usage.
About ASUS: ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than eight thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek's "InfoTech 100" and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in Quality and Services in Taiwan. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, LCD monitors, information appliances, desktop PCs & PC components, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones, handhelds, digital home solutions, broadband communication products and networking devices.Labels: Asus Reliance Communications & HTC to introduce HTC TOUCH DIAMOND - CDMA (P3051)
Thursday, October 23, 2008
New Delhi (INDIA), October 23, 2008: Reliance Communications, India's largest integrated telecom service provider and HTC Corporation (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC"), a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today announced a strategic alliance to introduce the innovation-packed HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) in India. The announcement further strengthens the successful partnership between HTC and Reliance Communication to introduce superior and world-class mobile phones for the Indian market in the fast growing CDMA market in India. Under the alliance, the HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) will be exclusively provided on Reliance Communications state-of-the-art wireless network spread across 15,000 towns and 4 lakh Indian villages. According to Mr. S.P. Shukla, President, Reliance Communications, "The exclusive HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) is a state-of-the-art gizmo reiterating our pledge to offer RCOM's loyal customers cutting-edge products on our vast CDMA network. By offering the HTC Touch Diamond, we further restate our commitment to innovation." The HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) comes with 4GB of internal memory and a 2.8-inch display that provides near-print quality viewing of photographs and a perfect Web browsing experience. Additionally, the built-in 3.2 mega-pixel camera includes an optical auto-focus lens that ensures clarity of images on a consistent level. "After successfully partnering earlier for two of our devices, we are proud to launch the revolutionary HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) with Reliance Communications," said Mr. Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC (India). "The HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) is a benchmark in innovation and design, featuring some of the most innovative and advanced features for CDMA users in India. The Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) further underlines HTC's continued commitment to usher in feature rich and power packed mobile phones in India." The HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) features the most advanced touch technology - a beautiful three-dimensional touch interface called TouchFLO? 3D. The vibrant TouchFLO 3D user interface, responds perfectly to finger gestures when scrolling through contacts, browsing the web, and launching media. The HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and includes Outlook Mobile, Office Mobile, Windows Live and the capabilities to run thousands of third-party applications. Mr. Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Microsoft® India commented, "I am delighted that Indian consumers are being offered the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 devices today. Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional on HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) empowers consumers with anytime, anywhere access to business applications as well as popular hi-end features in a single handset. Combined with the extensive Reliance network the WM 6.1 powered device will now be able to deliver the experience of advanced mobile technologies to a wider Indian population." Availability & Pricing: The HTC Touch Diamond - CDMA (P3051) will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 39,900/- at all Reliance World & Reliance Communications outlets and leading HTC Authorized Resellers across the country.Labels: HTC Tata Indicom launches 'Radio Phone' with AM/FM feature
Tata Indicom today announced the launch of the first ever CDMA AM/FM enabled mobile phone – the Tata Indicom Radio Phone. This new handset comes with a unique radio-inspired design with volume boosters for clarity of sound even in noisy environments. Along with the FM frequency channels, the handset comes equipped with AM too, a first amongst CDMA phones. "In a bid to rationalize the divide between urban and rural consumers, Tata Indicom has pioneered the introduction of a CDMA AM/FM phone to enable the mobile music experience for consumers across markets. The introduction of AM/FM enabled radio phones will fulfill the growing need for music and information on the move", said Mr. Milesh Ruparel, President, Corporate Affairs, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited. The Tata Indicom Radio Phone is all set to make waves in the telecom industry. Apart from the AM/FM radio and recorder it also has separate one touch keys for both the functions. It comes equipped with ergonomic features like a 1.8 inch TFT screen for better visibility and Hindi SMS facility. It is powered with a battery that provides a super long standby time to ensure that the users have an uninterrupted mobile music experience. The Tata Indicom Radio Phone is available in stylish color options at an attractive price of Rs. 2199/- at all leading Tata Indicom outlets. Tata Indicom customers have the option to select their own tariff plan from various customer-friendly and attractive tariff options. Labels: Tata New Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 is the smallest Nokia headset to date
Espoo, Finland - Today Nokia revealed its smallest Bluetooth headset to date, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804. This new Bluetooth headset combines cutting-edge technology with genuine aluminum case, slim lines and a compact size making it a stylish accessory to any mobile device. Boasting superior audio quality and the latest audio features, including digital signal processing (DSP) for background noise cancellation, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 lets consumers enjoy crisp, clear conversations while on the go.
The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 has two user-friendly buttons making managing basic call functions and volume level easy. It comes with a desk-top charger and neck strap for convenient charging, storage and carrying
The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 is compatible with phones supporting Bluetooth wireless technology and is expected to launch in select markets in the fourth quarter of 2008.
A complete list of Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 features and technical specifications can be found at: www.nokia.com/bh-804.Labels: Nokia
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic - A Touch Screen Phone from Nokia
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Nokia Remix, London, United Kingdom and Singapore - Nokia turned up the volume on its music offering today by unveiling the new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, a mobile device for music that brings innovative new features to the mass market. Delivering on Nokia's vision to provide the best total music experience possible, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will be among the first devices to support Comes With Music, Nokia's groundbreaking service which offers one year of unlimited access to the entire Nokia Music Store catalogue.
When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that is a great music experience - with more memory, loud and powerful speakers, easy synchronization - and must still work well as a mobile phone with direct access to important contacts and content. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on all counts and allows consumers to access and share content.
"With the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, we set out to connect people through the one thing we all feel a universal connection to - music," said Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia. "The way in which people enjoy music is different around the world. With that in mind, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic gives people the freedom to experience music they love in the way they prefer."
Media Bar, Contacts Bar - putting people first
Taking advantage of touch screen technology, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic introduces the 'Media Bar', a handy drop down menu that provides direct access to music and entertainment, including favourite tracks, videos and photos. The Media Bar also offers a direct link to the web and to online sharing. Because the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports Flash content, individuals can surf the entire web, not just pieces of it. In addition, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers all the music essentials, including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks and support for all main digital music formats, and a 3.5mm jack. Built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer the industry's most powerful sound.
Ensuring a seamless music experience, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also provides easy access to browse and purchase tracks from the Nokia Music Store, where applicable, while the newly updated Nokia Music PC software allows for easy drag-and-drop transfer of songs and management of any music collection.
The innovative 'Contacts Bar' lets consumers highlight four favorite contacts on their home-screen and, through a single touch, track a digital history of recent text messages, emails, phone logs, photos and blog updates.
"As Nokia's first mass-market device with a touch screen, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic turns a 'user interface' into a 'human interface' by truly putting people first. For example, we've introduced the Nokia Contacts Bar, which is like a digital RSS feed on your life," said Harlow. "By adding the benefits of touch screen technology to S60, the world's leading smartphone interface, Nokia is taking the familiar and giving it a human touch. We have used touch technology where it really adds value such as the Contacts Bar, Media Bar and clever shortcuts from the homescreen to menu items such as calendar, profiles and clock. "
For the best screen resolution available on a mobile phone, the 3.2" widescreen display brings photos, video clips and web content to life in vibrant color and true clarity. With a 16 by 9 aspect ratio and 30 frames-per-second playback and recording, the device is ideal for VGA quality video recording and playback.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and, with a single touch, images or videos can be shared via a favorite online community, such as Share on Ovi, Flickr, or Facebook. Music playlist song titles can also be shared through Bluetooth, MMS or online sharing.
Music for the masses
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports 60 languages worldwide, which covers nearly 90 percent of the world's population. As people around the world use their phones in different ways, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers a variety of input methods including a virtual alphanumeric keypad, a virtual computer-style QWERTY keyboard, a pen stylus -- and for true music enthusiasts, a plectrum -- are all available.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will be available worldwide beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 for an estimated retail price of 279 EUR before taxes and subsidies. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic featuring Comes With Music will be available early next year. Pricing details to follow.
Enhancing the experience, Nokia today unveiled four new music accessories including a new Bluetooth headset and three new stereo headsets. Labels: Nokia ZTE Unveils World's First HSDPA TD-SCDMA Mobile Handset
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
30 September 2008, New Delhi, India - ZTE Corporation ("ZTE"), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today officially announced the U990 device, the world's first high-end HSDPA TD-SCDMA mobile handset. The new handset was first unveiled last week during a historic event hosted by the company to celebrate its corporate milestone of reaching remarkable sales record of 100 million handsets. The U990 is ZTE's third high-end TD-SCDMA mobile handset model and will soon be available in the market. The two other previous models were the U980 and U981.
The new U990 has a high-speed transmission rate of up to 2.8 Mbps, the fastest transmission speed among the TD-SCDMA terminals available in the industry, offering consumers the best mobile experience today. The new model supports dual mode TD-SCDMA/EDGE allowing seamless transition between the two networks. Its HSDPA speed is capable of reaching 2.8Mbps for downlink transmission and 384kbps for uplink transmission, ensuring high-speed HSDPA service under TD-SCDMA network infrastructure in China.
The U990 handset runs on Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system the first time that a ZTE handset is integrated with a Microsoft OS. This combines both the features of high-end smartphone and the efficiency of TD-SCDMA HSDPA data transmission speed. ZTE's U990 is a world-class 3G mobile handset device that adopts advanced touch-screen technology, and equipped with both GPS/AGPS navigation technologies that further enhance user mobile experience.
In addition, high-end business travelers will be able to take advantage of U990's Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) features, a backwards-compatible digital mobile phone technology that allows improved data transmission rates.
"We are proud to be the first company in the industry to offer HSPDA mobile handset with TD-SCDMA intelligence, truly another significant achievement for our handset business. Our technology know-how and excellent product offering reaffirm our leading position in the mobile handset area. We are introducing this home-grown technology to worldwide market to provide end users the best mobile experience," said Mr. He Shiyou, Executive Vice President of ZTE Corporation.
At the 100 Millionth Handset Sales Ceremony, ZTE also unveiled its global strategic plan in expanding to the 3G high-end market. As part of this strategy, the company has forged partnerships with the top 10 3G telecom operators in the world, demonstrating tremendous breakthrough in Europe, North America and Japan. In the previous two TD-SCDMA terminal tenders in China, ZTE obtained 30% of the bid, playing a significant role in offering advanced telecom services on its motherland.
ZTE has also been supporting major international events, the most recent one of which was the successful 2008 Beijing Olympics held in August 2008. ZTE was the largest supplier of TD-SCDMA handsets for the Olympics, supplying about 30% of the purchase order placed by China Mobile, thus making the company the biggest 3G provider of both network infrastructure and handsets of the global sporting event. The handset division was one of ZTE's fastest growing units last year, with year-on-year sales revenues growing by 69.16%, shipping over 30 million handsets in 2007.
With accelerating market growth and ZTE's strong terminal capabilities, the company has successfully gained the trust and recognition of various leading multinational telecom operators, solidifying its leading position in the global mobile handset industry. In the future, ZTE will strive to continue leveraging on the success of other global 3G telecom vendors to help promote and develop China's 3G handset market.Labels: ZTE Earlier Stories:
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