Dubai - May 11, 2008- HTC Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC"), the world's leading provider of Microsoft Windows Mobile® smart devices, announced the launch of the HTC P3470. Combining a lightweight design, large screen, Copilot navigation software and strong battery life, the P3470 sets a new standard in affordable smartphone, GPS-based devices.
At just 108mm tall, the HTC P3470 offers unbeatable value as one of the most compact devices in HTC's portfolio, featuring a broad range of functionality that today's consumers desire. The HTC P3470™ enables an easy to use and simple interface for accessing web pages, documents, messages, contact lists and more.
The HTC P3470 features Copilot software, the best sat-nav solution for phones. The intuitive interface, clear instructions and easy call handling make it the ideal software navigation solution for the P3470. The touch interface and large 2.8 inch screen ensure the AGPS-enabled sat-nav is easy to use. The device is already available in the market with all the major retailers at an end user pricing of AED 1699 (USD 463) in selected ME regions.
"Phones with satellite navigation capabilities are witnessing increasing demand in the Middle East, even as mobile penetration rates continue to rise steadily," said Kevin Chen, General Manager, HTC Middle East and Africa and CIS. "The HTC P3470 integrates GPS-location into an innovative and high-powered phone that brings location-based experiences to customers looking for power and affordability. We are very pleased to announce this addition to the product portfolio, continuing our commitment to provide an option for every user."
Key features
- Size: 108 x 58.3 x 15.7 mm
- Weight: 122 g
- Connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Operating system: Windows Mobile 6® Professional
- Display: 2.8-inch QVGA flat touch screen
- Camera: 2 megapixel with macro focus
- Internal memory: 256 MB flash, 128 MB RAM
- Removable memory: microSDTM slot
- Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
- GPS: GPS & aGPS
- Interface: HTC ExtUSBTM (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 Full-Speed)
- Battery: 1100 mAh
- Talk time: GSM: up to 350 minutes*
- Standby time: GSM: up to 240 hours*
- Chipset: TI OMAP 850, 200MHz
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About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) designs, manufactures and markets innovative, feature rich smartphone and PDA Phone devices and is the world's leading provider of Microsoft® Windows Mobile®-based smart devices.
Since its establishment, HTC has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations and launched state-of-the-art PDA Phones and smartphones for mobile operators and distributors in Europe, the US, and Asia. These machines are available as HTC devices and as products individually customized for operator and device partners.
HTC is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile device market. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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For further product information please see: www.htc.com/www.mea.htc.com
Sanjeeta Chatterjee
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