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Nokia Designs Intuitive Pen-based Nokia 6108 Optimised for Messaging
Introducing a compact, stylish and feature-rich phone for Chinese language users
in Asia Pacific markets
Singapore -- Nokia introduced today a mobile phone with an innovative and
intuitive pen input capability optimised for messaging and designed for Chinese
language users in Asia Pacific markets. Developed at Nokia's Product Creation
Centre in Beijing, the stylishly compact and feature-rich Nokia 6108 has tri-band
(GSM 900/1800/1900) functionality, a high resolution colour display, MMS*
(Multimedia Messaging Service), Java(TM), a built-in email client, an XHTML
browser, a "Chinese-English-Chinese" dictionary and enhanced features for
Chinese language users in the region. The Nokia 6108 will be commercially
available in Asia Pacific markets during the third quarter of 2003.
Developed for Chinese language users in Asia Pacific, the unique form factor of
the Nokia 6108 was created by designers in Nokia's Product Creation Centre in
Beijing. One of Nokia's global R&D sites, the Nokia Product Creation Centre in
Beijing has played a key role in the design and creation of this new pen-based
Nokia 6108 to cater to the local needs in China and other markets in the Asia
Pacific region.
"As one of Nokia's largest market worldwide, China is of great importance to us
for our global success. The Product Creation Centre in Beijing bears testimony to
Nokia's commitment in this market. We believe that localisation is key for markets in
this region, which have unique consumer needs and preferences. As we are
now witnessing the mass market uptake of SMS in China, the introduction of an
intuitive pen-based mobile phone will be ideal in meeting consumers' needs," said
Robert Andersson, Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones, Asia Pacific.
"Nokia's understanding of the China market and consumer needs is reflected in
the strong Chinese-motivated design and features incorporated in the Nokia 6108.
The design of the Nokia 6108 with a stylus attached to the back of the phone was
inspired by the historic Terracotta warriors, depicting a Chinese warrior carrying a
sword on his back. In view of the growing popularity of messaging in China, we
believe that the Nokia 6108 will present a very attractive offering to the broader
consumer segment in China and this region with its intuitive pen input capability to
enhance messaging and other features such as the "Chinese-English-Chinese"
dictionary, an extensive set of Chinese characters and the Lunar Calendar," said
Colin Giles, Vice President & General Manager, Nokia Mobile Phones China.
Designed with a stylish built-in touch pad and an easy-grip, non-slip stylus, the
Nokia 6108 enabled by its intuitive pen input capability recognises the handwriting
of both Chinese and Latin characters for convenient message sending and note
taking. The phone supports both handwriting and keymat input. To utilise the
handwriting recognition feature, lifting the keymat will reveal a built-in touch pad
which allows the easy entry of both Chinese and Latin characters.
Another new and attractive feature, which will appeal to Chinese language users
is the "Chinese-English-Chinese" dictionary offered in the Nokia 6108. The
dictionary provides a direct translation of Chinese words to English and vice
versa. Other enhanced features for Chinese language users include an extensive
Chinese characters set, the Lunar Calendar and an attractive range of themed
wallpapers depicting the five Chinese elements - Metal, Wood, Water, Earth and
Fire.
With support for 4096 colours, the Nokia 6108's high-resolution colour display (128
x 128 pixels) enhances the XHTML browsing, calendar entry and phonebook
features as well as enriches the use of Java applications, MMS and games. The
phone also supports a host of new animated graphics, polyphonic ringtones and
an integrated handsfree speaker.
For enhanced personal management, the Nokia 6108 is equipped with a personal
organizer, which supports the Note feature, mobile email feature, advanced
calendar and a phonebook with a large memory. With SyncML, personal data
such as calendars and contact information can be synchronised remotely over the
network, accessible and up-to-date. Local synchronisation of personal data can
also be done via the Nokia PC Suite. The PC Suite enables users to synchronise
phone information with a compatible PC, install software, configure phone settings
and make back-ups of phone files. The wallet application in the Nokia 6108 allows
easy, reliable and convenient service access and mobile payment.
Via its Pop-Port(TM) interface, the Nokia 6108 supports the Nokia Camera
Headset** which enables users to take digital images to send as MMS. This means
that the Nokia 6108 can send, receive and forward MMS with text and image
content to other compatible MMS-enabled phones.
The Nokia 6108 weighs 98 grams and has a talktime of 3 to 7 hours hours and a
standby time of 170 to 410 hours. The phone is available in three attractive colour
options - Silver Blue, Silver Yellow and Silver Rose - in the standard sales
package.
Developers interested in creating software applications for the Nokia 6108 can
source product specifications, obtain technical assistance and download tools
from Forum Nokia, Nokia's global developer programme, at www.forum.nokia.com
About Nokia
A market leader in the cellular industry in Asia Pacific, Nokia provides innovative,
industry leading and market-relevant technology and products to around 20
diverse markets in the region.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience,
innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the
leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed
broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new
opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is
a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
* Please note that MMS related services are dependent on the network as well as
on the compatibility of the devices used and the content formats supported.
** The Nokia Camera Headset is an optional mobile enhancement and is to be
purchased separately.
Pictures of the Nokia 6108 can be downloaded from the Nokia Asia-Pacific
website at http://www.nokia-asia.com.
If you wish to access the materials presented at the media luncheon, taking place
simultaneously across Asia Pacific markets on May 20, 2003, please click on
http://www.nokia-asia.com/apc/message_in_a_pen.
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