Etisalat and RIM launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Smartphones in UAE |
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New BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone
BlackBerry Pearl Flip is the first flip phone from RIM
Dubai, UAE and Waterloo, On. Canada - EtisalatEtisalat
and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 and BlackBerry® Pearl Flip™ 8220 smartphones in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone delivers a sleek twist on a classic style and is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone on the market. In addition providing exceptional communications and multimedia features, this model includes built-in Wi-Fi® and GPS, a faster processor (512Mhz) and a dazzling hi-resolution display. The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 enables users to remain productive, entertained and connected to friends, family and the office wherever they go.
In addition, its advanced multimedia capabilities include a 3.2-megapixel camera with image stabilization, digital zoom, flash and the ability to record video. It comes with a rich media player, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, headset and a hot-swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot. A 256MB card is included and it supports memory cards of up to 16GB, enabling customers to carry, capture and enjoy more of their music, pictures and video on the go.
On the flipside, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone maintains the popular features and benefits of the BlackBerry® Pearl™ series smartphones, plus it packs numerous enhancements into its sleek flip design. The spacious SureType® keyboard allows easy typing and dialing while the flip design opens to a large, vibrant internal display and provides the satisfying finality of ending a call by closing the phone. Customers will also appreciate the external display for previewing calendar reminders, email, text messages and phone calls at a glance.
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone also boasts an advanced multimedia experience including a 2 megapixel camera with digital zoom, flash and video recording*, stereo Bluetooth® support and an easily accessible expandable memory card slot for up to 16GB of additional storage per card.
Abdulla Hashim, VP of Business Solutions at EtisalatEtisalat said, "The launch of these new smartphones offers an even wider choice to our customers with an unbeatable combination of great design and exceptional features."
Khaled Kefel, General Manager of RIM in the Middle East added, "The BlackBerry Curve 8900 and the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 both harness the power of the industry leading BlackBerry platform to give users everything they need to stay connected, productive and entertained. RIM is delighted to work with EtisalatEtisalat in the UAE to launch these two impressive smartphones."
Both models are now available in all EtisalatEtisalat retail outlets and business centres in the UAE, offering customers the convenience of instalment plans on a one- or two-year contract.
For further information on the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphones from EtisalatEtisalat, visit www.etisalat.ae/BlackBerry, dial 101 from an EtisalatEtisalat phone or call the EtisalatEtisalat Business support center on 8005800.
* Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.
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About Etisalat
EtisalatEtisalat has been the telecommunications service provider in the United Arab Emirates since 1976. Since then, it has built up state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure and taken a leadership position of innovation and reliability among regional and international operators.
EtisalatEtisalat is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world and the largest operator in the Arab world headquartered in the UAE (as per FT500 March 31, 2008).
EtisalatEtisalat operates in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, servicing over 74m customers. It also has Points of Presence (PoP) in New York, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and Singapore providing a truly global reach.
In addition to being the UAE's telecom provider, EtisalatEtisalat has now expanded to manage and operate telecom companies in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan, Tanzania, Benin, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, Togo, Republic of Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Nigeria , Indonesia and Afghanistan. With shares in Sudan's 'Sudatel', Inida, Qatar's Q-Tel and Thuraya, the satellite telephone service provider, EtisalatEtisalat is a key regional player that lends its expertise and resources towards the betterment of information and communication technology.
Visit EtisalatEtisalat at www.etisalat.ae.
About Research In Motion (RIM):
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.com.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.
EtisalatEtisalat Contacts
Mohammad Okour
Mobile: 050 8815000
m.okour@asdaa.com
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