
Above
left shows Prototype HSDPA Mobile Handset and right
NEC's ultra-thin fold-Type Mobile Phone.
ASIA
Japan : NEC Corporation announced that it will display a series of
high-end mobile handsets including the world's thinnest 2.5G fold-type
camera-phone, a prototype HSDPA 3G mobile phone and other end-to-end
mobile solutions and handsets at 3GSM World Congress 2006, Barcelona.
The new HSDPA prototype,
which was jointly developed by NEC and NTT DoCoMo for NTT DoCoMo's
HSDPA commercial service, which is scheduled to begin within the second
quarter of fiscal 2006, realizes a maximum data download speed of
3.6Mbps, a rate almost 10 times faster than that of present 3G terminals.
This enables the download of large volumes of data and the browsing
of rich contents, and is expected to realize a whole new and advanced
range of uses in the future.
NEC will also display the
world's thinnest 2.5G fold-type camera-phones N412i , and the latest
model, N500iS (i-modeTM ) . An EDGE function was added in the ultra-thin
structure of the new model, enabling high-speed, real-time video streaming.
The stylish model also features high-usability with a music player
(MP3+AAC) boasting high quality sound and large capacity memory.
In addition, NEC will exhibit
its latest handsets and end-to-end mobile solutions such as its digital
terrestrial TV mobile phone and 3G/W-LAN dual mobile phone, contributing
to the realization of future mobile multimedia applications.
NEC showcases these products
behind its leading position in the global 3G and mobile internet market.
At this year's 3GSM World Congress, NEC will unveil a selection of
integrated products and services that show how NEC is adding value
today to its customers by providing end-to-end solutions. NEC's booth
illustrates network evolution, service solutions, customer value chain
solutions, a product portfolio of network infrastructure and value
added services, mobile handsets and semiconductor solutions.