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
TM
RollR
(Trackball and Track Wheel) and optimised 2.8-inch sharp colour
screen.
The HTC P3300 will be available across Europe fro m 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 RollR
navigation
TM
(Trackball and Track Wheel) for easy viewing and
Key features of TomTom NAVIGATOR 6:
• Contact navigation: Navigate direct to contacts stored
in your address book
• Arrival time planning: Plan a route based on your
desired arrival time
• Speeding alert: Notifies the driver if they’re speeding, even if they're
not in navigation mode
• Pre-installed Safety Camera database: The most up-to-date
available list of safety cameras is pre-installed
• Realistic visual instructions: Visuals replicate road signs, making them easier
to follow
• Pedestrian navigation view: 2D map which is fixed in one position
to allow better orientation when navigating on foot
-ends-
HTC
Jenny Roberts/Richard George
Nelson Bostock Communications
+44 (0)20 7229 4400
htc@nelsonbostock.com
www.htc.com/www.europe.htc.com
Martin Liu / Special Assistant to the President
High Tech Computer Corp. / Corporate Marketing Division
+886-3-3753252 ext. 6186
martin_liu@HTC.com
Maggie Cheng / Sr. Public Relations
High Tech Computer Corp. / Corporate Marketing Division
+886-3-375-3252 Ext . 6192
+886-3-375-5519
+886-910-056396
Maggie_cheng@HTC.com
For further information please contact :
TomTom
Scott Johnston
TomTom, Manager External Relations
+31-20-850 0851
Scott.johnston@tomtom.com
About HTC
HTC designs, manufactures, and markets innovative, feature-rich PDA phones
and Smartphones. The company produces powerful handsets that continually
push the boundaries to provide true mobility and freedom for its users.
Founded in 1997, HTC (High Tech Computer Corp.) has made its name as the
company behind many of the most popular operator-branded devices. It has