– Pantech unveils the IM-U110 handset with extra 1 gigabyte of flash memory capacity
– New, multi-functional model customized for music playing with advanced MP3 player technology
SEOUL, January 23, 2006: Pantech Group – South Korea’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer – has announced the launch of its IM-U110 handset, which is designed to be the “ultimate mobile jukebox” experience for phone users. The new IM-U110 model has a built-in flash memory card, allowing for an additional 1 gigabyte of storage space, the largest flash memory capacity of any handset in the world.
Customized for the playing of music with its advanced MP3 player functionality, the IM-U110’s extensive memory facility means that users can save over 200 MP3 songs, or 1,024 high resolution pictures using the handset’s 2 mega-pixel camera. The storage capacity is also useful for gamers as it provides sufficient space for over 1,800 games.
M. S. Yoon, Executive Vice President, Domestic Marketing, Pantech Co., Ltd., said: “We have found that increasing numbers of customers – in Korea and elsewhere – want extra storage capacity for their favorite songs on their handsets. We have designed the IM-U110 to be the ultimate mobile jukebox in response to this trend in customer demand, while also including other essential functions for personal entertainment, like the 2 mega-pixel camera phone”.
Unlike other music player phones that expand memory capacity with external devices, the IM-U110 uses an internal flash memory card, in addition to the standard hard disk drive (HDD) system. The IM-U110 flash memory handset is also distinguished by its compact size and durability towards exterior impact, while generating less heat and vibration. In addition, the handset utilizes NAND type flash memory, which provides better storage performance than the other type of memory technology, NOR.
The new handset is equipped with a touch sensor pad on the top of the upper folder. Using the touch sensor pad, users can select, stop or pause songs at the touch of a finger tip. The IM-U110 also features MP3 full multitasking technology so that users can enjoy games, send text messages, and connect to the Internet, while listening to music.
In addition, the IM-U110’s flexible folder adjustment function adds a convenience element, letting the users bend the folder to the angle at which they want to enjoy the visuals on the handset screen. The embedded high definition music game, ‘DJ Max’, gives consumers a further reason to enjoy using the handset.
Elsewhere, the high quality speaker and visual sound features provide far more lifelike audio effects. The IM-U110’s 2 mega-pixel camera includes auto focus and PictBridge functionality, so that pictures can be printed without being connected into a computer.
The new model also carries the new user interface of Pantech, which significantly enhances the graphic and design elements of the handset. The IM-U110 will be marketed in Korea under Pantech’s SKY brand.
IM-U110 Features:
– MP3 Player with 1GB Flash Memory Card
– MSM6500 chipset
– CDMA 1x EV-DO
– 2.0 inch QVGA LCD
– 64 polyphonic melody & Touch Sensor Pad
– Flexible Folder Adjustment Feature
– MP3 Full Multitasking Functionality
– 2 mega-pixel Camera with Auto Focus & PictBridge Functionality
– AAC / AAC+ / MP3 / MPEG4 / H.264
– Loud Stereo Speaker
– MOD(Music-On-Demand) / VOD(Video-On-Demand)
– Nano silver coating
Pricing & availability:
The IM-U110 handset will retail at approximately USD650 and will be launched in Korea later this month.
Media Contacts:
Pantech
In Soo Nam [email protected] +822-2030-1931
Kwang Heo [email protected] +822-2030-1932
Eun Sil Koh [email protected] +822-2030-1933
Yuin Yang [email protected] +822-2030-1934
Edelman
Charles Hogan [email protected] +822-2022-8207
Jill Lee [email protected] +822-2022-8229
About Pantech:
Pantech, through its affiliates – Pantech Co., Ltd., Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc. and Pantech C&I Inc – is ranked second in the South Korean domestic market and marked as the seventh largest mobile handset manufacturer in the world. Pantech is also recognized as one of the world’s fastest growing providers of mobile communications solutions. Pantech has been responsible for a number of breakthrough innovations in the mobile technology sector, including the introduction in 2004 of the world’s first fingerprint recognition camera phone, as well as award winning camcorder and MP3 phones. In May 2005, Pantech affiliate Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc. announced the acquisition of SK Teletech Co., Ltd., the fourth largest handset manufacturer in the Korean market. SK Teletech was originally the handset-manufacturing arm of SK Telecom, number one mobile network operator in Korea. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Pantech and SK Telecom plan to collaborate in joint research and development initiatives and will work together in the global expansion of their respective businesses into overseas markets, The SKY brand, marketed by SK Teletech, is the most popular premium handset brand in Korea. In August 2005, to facilitate the goal of Pantech becoming one of the world’s top five mobile handset brands, Pantech Co. and SK Teletech were merged under the Pantech organization. Pantech collectively has about 5,000 employees and a total of 20 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit www.pantech.com or www.curitel.com/english.
