US
: Pantech Wireless and Cingular Wireless announced the introduction
in North America of the Pantech C300, the world’s smallest camera
flip phone in the GSM arena.
Offered in the U.S. by Cingular Wireless, the new phone is likely
to strongly appeal to trend conscious U.S. consumers because of its
groundbreaking compact yet stylish design. The Pantech C300 will be
a cornerstone of Pantech’s strategy to increase sales and market
share in North America over the coming year and is the first branded
GSM handset to be launched by Pantech in the U.S.
Sung Kyu Lee, President & CEO, Pantech Wireless, Inc., said: “The
launch of the C300 in the U.S. represents a huge step forward in the
development of Pantech as a global brand. The U.S. is one of the most
dynamic mobile markets in the world and we are excited to be working
in partnership with Cingular to introduce our new and innovative handsets
to American users.”
The Pantech C300 phone is just 2.72 inches tall, 1.69 inches wide
and only 0.76 inches thick with the flip closed, yet boasts bright,
large font color screens both inside and out. It is equipped with
a VGA camera with flash and zoom, as well as MP3 ringtones, SMS/MMS/IM
client and e-mail messaging.
Pantech plans to ramp up sales in the U.S. by 20% in 2006, through
a greater focus on developing its brand awareness in the market place
and an increase in direct supplies to major U.S. service operators.
Direct supplies to U.S. service operators, through regional subsidiary
Pantech Wireless, are expected to account for about 70% of the company’s
exports to the North American market by the end of this year.
Pantech C300 features
include:
VGA Camera with 4x digital zoom
Display: 1.52 inch 260K TFT
Dimension: 69 * 43 * 19.2 mm (2.72 *1.69*0.76 inches)/Weight: 70.9g
MP3 Ring tones / 64 Polyphonic ringtone
Messaging: SMS/MMS/OZ IM Client/email
Photo caller ID, Voice memo
Organizer, Speakerphone
