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Mar 30, 2005, 11:08 AM
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The compact size of this Smartphone sounds like a smart move in the right direction.
What do you think? Has Rogers gotten it just about right with this featured packed, moderately priced phone? Give us your instant review.
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Audiovox SMT 5600, world's smallest Windows Mobile-based Smartphone, comes to Canada exclusively with Rogers Wireless
TORONTO, March 24 /CNW/ - UTStarcom Personal Communications Division
(formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.), a division of UTStarcom, Inc.
(NASDAQ: UTSI), today announced the Canadian availability of the SMT 5600
Smartphone. The tri-band (850/1800/1900 MHz) SMT 5600 operates exclusively in
Canada on the Rogers Wireless GSM/GPRS network, the largest integrated
wireless voice and data network in Canada, providing users with global roaming
capabilities around the world.(*)
The Audiovox SMT 5600 is designed to combine many of the features
commonly seen in larger, more expensive devices into a small, compact form
factor, making this an ideal device for those customers looking for a powerful
wireless experience without the bulk. And, weighing just 3.6 ounces, the
SMT 5600 proves that big things can come in small packages!
Key features of the SMT 5600 include:
- Versatile mobility: The Audiovox SMT 5600 is enabled for
Bluetooth(R) and infrared support, is a tri-band
(GSM 850/1800/1900) phone, and includes a speakerphone.
- Advanced out-of-the-box multimedia features: The new Windows Media
Player 10 Mobile provides leading-edge audio and video playback
experiences with support for secure content, album art, playlists
and more. As well, the SMT 5600 is the first mobile phone to be
certified under the PlaysForSure logo program for its
compatibility with a wide variety of online services such as MP3.
- Expanded memory capability: With a built in mini-SD slot, users
can expand the 32MB RAM to up to 512 MB and store images, video
clips, music and other data, all of which can easily be
transferred to a PC.
- First Windows Mobile-based Smartphone with integrated camera in
Canada: The Audiovox SMT 5600 features the CMOS VGA digital camera
with low-light capabilities, 4x digital zoom and camcorder
functionality.
- Windows Mobile 2003 SE: offering users the familiarity of the
traditional Microsoft Windows operating system, including
Outlook(R) for email and Internet Explorer for true HTML Internet
browsing.
- Seamless Communications: The Audiovox SMT 5600 includes pocket
versions of Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer and MSN(R)
Messenger, and Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync(R) which
enables easy wireless email, calendar and contact synchronization.
The Audiovox SMT 5600 also works with Rogers Wireless' MyMail wireless
email service -- a new service launching in April that will be included at no
charge for customers who subscribe to any of Rogers Wireless' Data Service
Plans. This powerful solution will offer individuals a wireless real-time,
non-browser based, and fully synchronized push email, calendar and contacts
experience. A secure, behind the firewall, server-based solution also will be
available for larger corporate customers.
The handset has proven to be a favourite among the technology industry
and the media. The handset has received numerous accolades from the press,
winning both critical acclaim and industry awards. Laptop magazine stated "Put
simply, there are few Smartphones that are as good as this one for work and
play," while the Associated Press stated the "Audiovox Smartphone is a
standout in cell phones." In addition, the SMT 5600 received a "Girl's Best
Friend Award" at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January and
was chosen as an Editors Choice by PC Magazine.
"We are proud to bring the full functionality of the Audiovox SMT 5600 to
Canada and to Rogers Wireless customers who want to remain connected and like
the ease and familiarity of Windows Software," said Elizabeth Doucette, Vice
President Canada, UTStarcom Personal Communications Division. "Based on the
response from the US market, we are looking forward to providing this in
Canada and offering a convenient solution to mobile professionals and anyone
who is always on the go."
"Rogers Wireless is pleased to bring the Windows Mobile-based
Audiovox SMT 5600 Smartphone to Canadian wireless customers," said Raj Doshi,
Vice President, Product and Hardware Management, Rogers Wireless. "Our busy
wireless customers will appreciate the ease of use and reliable mobile data
support of the SMT 5600, and will love the incredible audio/video experience
it provides thanks to Windows Media Player 10 Mobile."
Rogers Wireless is offering the Audiovox SMT 5600 starting today for
$299.99 after rebates with a three-year voice and data service contract. More
information is available at www.rogers.com/smt5600.
About Rogers Wireless:
Rogers Wireless Inc. is Canada's largest wireless voice and data
communications services provider with more than 5.5 million customers and
offices in Canadian cities across the country. Rogers Wireless, which operates
Canada's largest integrated wireless voice and data network, providing
advanced voice and wireless data solutions to customers from coast to coast,
is Canada's only carrier operating on the GSM/GPRS technology platform, the
world standard for wireless communications technology. Rogers Wireless is a
subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG), a diversified
Canadian communications and media company. For further information, please
visit www.rogers.com.
About UTStarcom Personal Communications
UTStarcom Personal Communications is changing the way the world
communicates through innovative wireless technology applications that deliver
practical, reliable and flexible communications solutions designed to improve
professional productivity and enhance personal lifestyles.
UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Communications
Corp.) provides wireless communications devices including handsets, PocketPCs
and air cards to carriers throughout North and South America and supplies
every CDMA carrier in the U.S. and Canada. The company's products are
manufactured by its parent company, UTStarcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: UTSI), and by
third-party original equipment manufacturers. UTStarcom Personal
Communications Division is based in Hauppauge, New York, and maintains offices
and support facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
UTStarcom, Inc. is a global leader in IP access networking solutions and
international service and support. The company sells its wireline, wireless,
optical and switching solutions to operators around the world. Founded in 1991
and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design
operations in New Jersey, China, and India.
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