New GSM handset aimed at providing users with optimal multimedia functionality
Not a bad looking device with all the features that it has. The 2MP camera is a very nice touch. Too bad it's CDMA and not GSM though.
SEOUL, August 31, 2005 - Pantech, one of the world's leading mobile
communications groups - comprised of Pantech&Curitel Communications,
Inc., Pantech Co., Ltd., Pantech C&I Inc. and SKY Teletech - has
launched the PG-8000, a new GSM model with advanced camera and
multimedia functionality aimed at sophisticated handset users.
The PG-8000 is designed to resemble a digital camera (the "dica" look)
and features a 2 mega pixel camera and a wide, horizontal LCD display.
The phone is also geared towards music-oriented users and incorporates
an MP3 function, supporting MP3, AAC, and AAC+ files, while an FM tuner
is included for enhanced radio enjoyment.
Sung-Kyu Lee, President & CEO of Pantech Co., said: "Pantech is already
a leader, in terms of combining innovative design concepts with
increasingly advanced functionality. With the advent of the sleek
PG-8000 handset, we are looking to offer this unique combination to the
global market."
"The phone looks just like a digital camera and is likely to be
extremely popular with users who enjoy photography. Along with the
extensive music and entertainment applications, we feel that - in the
PG-8000 - we are offering users a groundbreaking new multimedia
experience," said Mr. Lee.
The PG-8000 also features an external memory card slot to provide extra
capacity for music files and is equipped with a phonebook that allows
convenient wireless transmission from mobile phones to PC and vice
versa. For the wireless data transmission, the PG-8000 supports IrDA and
Bluetooth function with USB PC Sync. The model also includes the TTS
(Text to speech) function for additional optimal phone use.
Pantech has a notable track record in the production of innovative
"dica" phones. Last year, Pantech affiliate Pantech&Curitel
Communications, Inc. launched the P1 handset, a CDMA camera phone - also
designed to look like a digital camera - which was recognized with a
"Good Design" award from the Korean Ministry of Commerce, Industry and
Energy.
PG-8000 features include:
l Wide interface for multimedia function
l 2M CMOS Camera w/semi manual functions
l Entertainment functions
l External memory
l Dimension: 99.8 * 51.4 * 16.4 mm
l Weight: Under 95g
l Antenna: Internal type
l Display: 2.0' 260K TFT (QVGA 320 * 240)
l Talk time: Up to 200 minutes (standard)
l Standby time: Up to 3 hours (standard)
l MP3 player/FM Radio /Video Recording/IrDA /Bluetooth /USB PC Sync
l SMS/EMS/MMS
l WAP 2.0/JAVA 2.0
Availability:
PG-8000 will become available in the mid September.
About Pantech:
Pantech, through its affiliates - Pantech Co., Ltd. and Pantech&Curitel
Communications, Inc. - is one of the world's leading providers of mobile
communications solutions. The affiliates are collectively better known
as "Pantech". Pantech Co., Ltd. was set up in 1991 as a pager
manufacturer within a rapidly expanding market. In August 1997, Pantech
Co., Ltd. was listed on the Korea Stock Exchange and moved into the
development and production of CDMA and GSM handsets. Pantech&Curitel
Communications, Inc., which is also publicly traded on the Korea Stock
Exchange, has been developing industry leading Analog, CDMA, and
GSM/GPRS products since the 1980s. In May 2005, Pantech&Curitel
Communications, Inc. acquired a majority shareholding in SK Teletech
Co., Ltd., the handset manufacturing arm of SK Telecom. SK Teletech
specializes in mobile communications terminals and maintains the well
known SKY handset brand. Pantech, through its affiliates, 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. Pantech collectively has more than 5,000
employees and a total of 20 regional sales offices worldwide. For more
information on Pantech, please visit http://www.pantech.com