HTC today launched three smart devices from its Q1 2007 product portfolio at the 3GSM World Congress Conference and Exhibition. These ground-breaking devices showcase the latest in mobile convergence for both consumer and enterprise audiences and epitomize HTC's commitment to developing innovative, appealing and category-defining form factors and applications.

? HTC Advantage (X7500) ? The most powerful mobile office to date, the HTC Advantage is smarter and lighter than the smallest PC notebook. It supports Microsoft Outlook Mobile for quick access to email, calendar, task and contact functions. It is also the first device to feature HTC?s VueFLOTM easy navigation technology and detachable keyboard. A first for business functionality with high-speed global connectivity (Tri-Band 3G/ 3.5G (HSDPA) and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE), the HTC Advantage is packed with PC- style power, functionality and multimedia features.

? HTC S710 ? This compact and stylish messaging phone features a semi auto- sliding QWERTY keyboard, redefining the smartphone form factor. Offering more than a sleek new look, this model is one of the first devices to use Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 for a powerful and engaging mobile experience. Windows Mobile 6 offers new capabilities to view emails in rich HTML format, easier email management through new shortcuts and new
calendar views that enhance how people can stay on top of their work when away from the office.

? HTC P3350 ? For music and multimedia on the move, the HTC P3350 has it all. The HTC P3350 is a powerful mobile device that offers a full range of PDA features such as Microsoft Office Mobile for reading and editing Word and Excel documents, combined with HTC?s powerful Media Hub for playing and managing music and videos tracks/clips, or creating ringtones. The HTC Advantage will first be available through T-Mobile (as the T-Mobile ?Ameo?) in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Austria and Poland starting in March 2007, with HTC versions being released simultaneously in selected countries.

Orange will first launch the HTC S710 (Orange SPV E650) across most of its European markets in the first half of the year as part of its Signature range. The Orange SPV E650 will feature a customised homescreen with icons that provide one-click access to key business functions such as Internet access, email, calendar and contact information.
The HTC P3350 will be available in store from March, through a range of HTC?s operator and distributor partners.

More info about the products

About the HTC Advantage (X7500)

Overview
Harness the power of the HTC Advantage, the ultimate mobile office. This cutting edge mobile device is a first for business functionality with high-speed global connectivity and PC-style power ? yet it will easily fit in your pocket. Smaller and lighter than a laptop, but packed with many business and multimedia features you?d find on your laptop, it?s the essential tool for the upwardly mobile business professional.

You can download and work on Microsoft Office documents and be instantly notified of emails with Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 using Direct Push technology. This coupled with the full keyboard makes typing messages and keeping up with contacts effortless.

The HTC Advantage is not just a productive worker, but it?s a great entertainer too. With up to 8 hours? battery life and a huge 5-inch VGA colour touch screen, use it all day to watch videos, browse the web, or navigate anywhere with inbuilt GPS and TomTom NAVIGATOR 6.

A huge 8GB hard drive and handy miniSDTM are great for storage. The on-board 3.0 megapixel camera and second VGA camera allow you to make video calls, add 3G, Wi-Fi and stereo Bluetooth 2.0 and a world of communication opens up! As you can see the days of the laptop are numbered.

Highlights
Manage your documents and emails with Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC phone edition including Direct Push technology.
Connect anywhere with 3G/HSDPA and Wi-Fi; and stereo Bluetooth 2.0 which is excellent for wireless audio.
Take advantage of a laptop-style experience with the huge 5 inch touch screen display and full detachable keyboard.
Always ?on?, be connected to your office, watch video or listen to music anywhere.
Go anywhere with inbuilt GPS plus TomTom NAVIGATOR 6.

Specs:
- Mobile Power Pad with detachable thin full keyboard
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition
- 133.5mm (L) x 98mm(W) x 16mm(T) Thickness with keyboard: 20 mm
- 359g with battery pack
- Intel PXA270 624 MHz with ATI Graphic Chip W2284
- ROM: 256MB
- RAM: 128MB SDRAM
- HDD: 8GB
- 5? transmissive colour TFT-LCD, 640x480 dot pixel VGA resolution
- Backlight LEDs
- Touch screen
- HSDPA/UMTS (2100 MHz for Europe, 850/1900 MHz for USA)
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE (quad-band, 850/900/1800/1900MHz)
- Main Camera
- 3 mega-pixel CMOS imaging sensor with autofocus
- 2nd Camera
- VGA CMOS imaging sensor
- High power LED for camera flash
- Built-in microphone
- Dual speakers
- Loud speaker for Hands-Free operation
- Bluetooth v2.0
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Internal GPS antenna
- 20 parallel channel GPS receiver
- 3V USIM/SIM card slot
- HTC ExtUSBTM (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
- HTC proprietary 16-pin combined port (USB 1.1 host/VGA and TV Out)
- HTC VueFLOTM motion sensor assisted browsing experience.
- miniSD card slot
- Battery
- Removable and rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, 2200mAh
- AC adaptor
- Voltage range/frequency: 100~240V, 50/60Hz
- MMS and Java applications
- Smart Dialling and Voice Speed Dial
- Comm Manager
- AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
- Adobe Reader LE for PDF
- ZIP software and more
- Available in Black
- Travel charger / HTC ExtUSBTM sync. cable / Stereo wired headset with microphone / Stylus / Battery /
Carrying Case / User manual, quick start guide & software CD Platform

About the HTC S710

Overview
The HTC S710 smartphone is the most compact smartphone with semi auto-sliding full keyboard. It redefines the smartphone with its attractive and sleek design ? yet it?s much more than just a phone! The S710 is a multi-functional device and is the first smartphone to use the new Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard platform. The new Windows platform builds on the previous version by enhancing business and enterprise tools, and providing a richer interface for better user experience.

This compact phone makes light work of email, web and calls ? but is anything but lightweight. Making calls, writing and sending emails, and surfing the Internet are easy. You can also view your documents and PDFs while on the go, receive emails instantly through Direct Push, and stay connected with your contacts with Windows Live.

Practical and versatile, the HTC S710 is an ideal business and pleasure device. Armed with an array of connection options, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you stay connected to the world. Also, slide out the full keyboard to make typing messages a snap. Take quality pictures and video with the 2.0 megapixel camera and view them on the large 2.4 screen. The features are endless with the HTC S710.

Highlights
Reach a new level of phone functionality with the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 software.
Compact with full auto slide keyboard for simpler communications.
Large 2.4? QVGA TFT LCD backlit screen.
Make more of multimedia with Windows Media? Player and Windows Live?.
Capture quality images and video with the 2.0 megapixel camera.

Key Features
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
- Small and lightweight with auto-sliding full keyboard
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi
- 2.4? colour TFT LCD screen
- 2.0 megapixel camera
- 5-way navigation control
- Microsoft Windows Media Player Mobile and Windows Live.
- HTC ExtUSBTM cable for PC connectivity
- ROM 128MB, RAM 64MB
- microSD slot

About the HTC P3350

Overview
For multimedia on the move the HTC P3350 has it all. A powerful mobile device that gives you all the PDA features you need ? but so much more.

The HTC P3350 comes alive with entertainment. The HTC Media Hub is a gem for multimedia, allowing you to play or manage your music or videos tracks, clip and create ringtones, and then store them on the 256MB internal memory or an optional microSD card. You can listen to FM radio and music with stereo Bluetooth? output and enhance the sound with the graphic equaliser. Add compatible Bluetooth stereo headsets and remote control accessories from HTC and you have an all-round audio performer.

You?ll love the rich Internet, messaging and multimedia experience even more with the 2.8? LCD touch screen, which is perfect for viewing images you take with the 2.0 megapixel camera in portrait or landscape mode.

The HTC P3350 is also the business for managing your Microsoft Office documents with Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, including direct push capability to notify you instantly of emails. With such a great range of connectivity options you can browse the web with Pocket MSN or chat using MSN Messenger nearly anywhere.

Specs:

- Slim Music PDA Phone
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition
- 108 mm(L) x 58 mm(W) x 16.8 mm(T)
- 130g with battery pack
- TI OMAPTM 850, 201 MHz
- ROM: 128 MB
- NAND Flash: 128 MB
- RAM: 64MB SDRAM
- 2.8" TFT LCD, 240 x 320 dot pixels with 65k colours
- Backlight LEDs
- Sensitive Touch Screen
- Internal antenna
- GSM/EDGE/GPRS Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- 2 megapixel CMOS imaging sensor
- Tuning range: 87.5Mhz ~ 108.5Mhz
- Microphone
- Loud speaker for Hands-free operation
- Bluetooth 2.0
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- HTC ExtUSBTM (11-pin mini-USE 2.0 and audio jack all in one)
- Battery
- Removable and rechargable Lithium-ion battery, 1,200 mAh
- AC adapter
- Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Camera capture utility
- Camcorder utility
- H.263, MPEG4
- Audio Manager, MP3 Trimmer and Audio Booster
- MP3/ WMA / AMR/ AAC/ WAV codec
- MMS
- PDF Viewer
- ZIP
- Travel charger
- HTC ExtUSBTM cable
- Stereo wired headset with microphone
- User Manual, Quick Start Guide & Software CD
- Carrying case

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