FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HTC Launches GPS PDA phone, integrated
with the latest TomTom Navigation Solution
September 7, 2006, Amsterdam – HTC, the world’s leading provider of
Microsoft® Windows Mobile® devices, and TomTom, a leading navigation
solution provider, today announced a new European partnership. HTC’s
newly launched P3300 personal navigation device will be its first handset
to feature the latest TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 software.
The announcement forms the initial phase of the deal which will see
TomTom and HTC work closely together on future devices.
Florian Seiche, Vice President of HTC Europe, added: “Being able to offer
added value to our customers is extremely important to HTC. Our strong
emphasis on innovation combined with TomTom's expertise in navigation
technology will create a winning combination for HTC customers.”
“The HTC P3300 with TomTom’s NAVIGATOR 6 software will contain a
wide array of features, software and maps that will offer European
customers high performance navigation solutions,” said Eric Pité, the Vice
President of Product Management at TomTom.
The P3300 is HTC’s first navigation-focused PDA Phone with a built-in
GPS. This setup is an ideal solution for customers who need their PDA and
navigation integrated into one personal device. Two-dimensional and
three-dimensional maps are easy to install and view using HTC’s
RollRTM (Trackball and Track Wheel) and optimised 2.8-inch sharp colour
screen.
The HTC P3300 will be available across Europe from October 2006 with
preinstalled NAVIGATOR 6 software, featuring either a city map of choice
or a complete set of maps for Western Europe.
Key features of HTC P3300:
• Microsoft® Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System
• Standalone GPS functionality
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi
• Direct Push Email
• FM radio for the latest news and entertainment on the go
• HTC RollRTM (Trackball and Track Wheel) for easy viewing and
navigation
established unique partnerships with key mobile brands, including
the leading five operators in Europe, the top four in the US, and
many fast-growing Asian operators. The company has also
brought products to market with OEM partners and under its own
Qtek brand. In June 2006, HTC consolidated to a single brand
identity in Europe to resonate with both partner and end-user audiences.
HTC is the leading global provider of Microsoft Windows® Mobile-based devices and
one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile device sector. The company is
listed on The Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For further corporate
information, please visit: www.htc.com
About TomTom
TomTom NV is a leading provider of personal navigation products and services.
TomTom's products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease
of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices that
enable customers to navigate right out of the box; these are the award-winning
TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE, and the TomTom RIDER. TomTom also
provides navigation software products that integrate with third party devices; the
TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA Phones and TomTom MOBILE navigation
software for Smartphones. TomTom PLUS, is the location-based content and
services offering for TomTom’s navigation products. TomTom WORK combines
industry-leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading-
edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom’s products are sold through a
network of leading retailers in 20 countries and online. TomTom was founded in
1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America, and the Asia
Pacific.
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