Unique Keypad Arrangement, Built-in Video Player, Camcorder and FM Radio
Maximize Mobile Communication Capabilities
NEW ORLEANS, CTIA Wireless 2003, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens
Information and Communication Mobile today announced the availability of the
SX1 mobile phone for U.S. consumers in the third quarter of 2003. The SX1
mobile phone is designed for demanding mobile phone users who require
international coverage, unique design and a full suite of features and
applications using a variety of technology platforms.
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The SX1 mobile phone has strips of keys built into each side of the phone,
instead of an ordinary keypad, to give it a sleek shape. This design
innovation also shifts the large, 64,000-color high-resolution screen into the
center of the device without compromising overall size, as the SX1 handset
only weighs about 4 ounces. The central navigation keys are located below the
screen. This helps make the features easy to navigate when a consumer is
holding the phone in the usual "portrait" position or, if the application
supports it, in "landscape" position for gaming applications or to use the
full-screen viewfinder while in camera mode.
The SX1 handset is a triple band 900/1800/1900 MHz Global System for
Mobile communication (GSM(TM)) phone that can be used internationally. It
delivers a number of business and entertainment features and applications,
including: built-in video player, camcorder, music player and FM radio; rich,
unlimited gaming supported by Series 60 Platform or wireless Java(TM)
applications; and a full set of business applications directly comparable to a
normal PDA, such as synchronization of calendar entries, addresses, tasks and
notes using wireless cable/cradle connections. Consumers can also access up
to the minute audio and video news, sports and entertainment with the SX1's
RealOne(TM) Mobile Player from RealNetworks.
"By combining the latest entertainment and business technology, the SX1
mobile phone is ideal for consumers who work hard and play harder," said Bernt
Klein, senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Phones unit,
North American region, Siemens Information and Communication Mobile LLC. "If
you're a globetrotting professional or technology aficionado, the SX1 mobile
phone is the perfect communication management tool to meet both business and
leisure time requirements."
Built on the open platform Symbian OS(TM), the SX1 mobile phone features a
tailored Siemens version of the Series 60 interface and application platform.
This enables ease of use and also lets consumers personalize their phones with
a large selection of downloadable content and applications.
Additional Features
The SX1 mobile phone comes standard with a battery charger and Li-Polymer
1000 mAh battery that provides more than four hours of talk time* and 200
hours of standby time*. Additional product details and accessories include:
-- Dimensions -- 4.3 X 2.2 X .8 inches (L X W X H)
-- Weight -- 4.1 ounces
-- Slender shape and innovative design
-- High speed Internet access and data transfer via General Packet Radio
Service*
-- PC synchronization options: Bluetooth, IrDa, USB and SyncML
-- Mobile Internet access with a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) 2.0
browser*
-- Integrated photo album for picture storage
-- Natural sounding speaker
-- Stereo headset
-- Bluetooth headset
-- Travel charger
-- Car charger
GSM Background
Adoption of GSM technology continues to grow significantly. Globally,
there are more than 824 million GSM mobile phone users accounting for more
than 70 percent of the total mobile phone population worldwide, according to
recent statistics provided to the GSM Association by EMC, one of the foremost
sources for global data on the wireless industry. Siemens is committed to
supporting GSM technology, the de facto global standard for the wireless
world.
About Siemens Information and Communication Mobile
The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile)
covers the entire mobile communication spectrum, offering terminals, network
infrastructure, and mobile applications. The product range for terminals
extends from mobile phones and wireless transmission modules through mobile
organizers to cordless phones and products for wireless home networks. The
infrastructure portfolio includes GSM, GPRS and 3G network engineering, from
base stations through switching systems to intelligent networks, for example
for prepaid services. The range of mobile applications comprises end-to-end
solutions such as messaging, local services, or solutions for mobile payment.
In fiscal year 2002 (to September 30th) the Group recorded sales totaling
11 billion EUR and employed a staff of approximately 28,600 worldwide. You
can access further information about Siemens mobile in the United States on
the Internet at http://www.my-siemens.com/us
About Siemens AG
Siemens AG (NYSE: SI), headquartered in Munich, is a leading global
electronics and engineering company. It employs 426,000 people in
192 countries and reported worldwide sales of $77.8 billion in fiscal 2002
(10/1/01 - 9/30/02). The United States is Siemens' largest market in the
world, with sales of $21.5 billion in fiscal 2002 and approximately 70,000
employees in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Corporate headquarters for
Siemens' U.S. businesses are located in New York City. For more information
visit http://www.usa.siemens.com .
Any statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-
looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties; actual results may
differ from the forward-looking statements. Siemens AG and/or its affiliate
companies undertake no obligation to publicly release the results of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made, to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events. Siemens is a trademark of Siemens AG. Java and all
Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. RealNetworks and RealOne are trademarks
or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. Symbian and all Symbian based
marks and logos are trade marks of Symbian Limited. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
*Battery performance is approximate. Feature availability depends on
network configurations, signal strength, usage patterns and subscription. Not
available in all areas.
SOURCE Siemens Information and Communication Mobile
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