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New NEC i-mode Wireless Handset for Europe

18th March , 2004

Europe : NEC UK is extending its portfolio of i-modeTM handsets in Europe with the launch of the n400i – the first fully compatible i-modeTM device in Europe to enable users to shoot and send video clips. The n400i will be supplied to KPN Mobile in the Netherlands, E-Plus in Germany and BASE in Belgium, and can be seen on the NEC and E-Plus booths at this year’s CeBIT show in Hannover.

NEC has a formidable global pedigree in i-modeTM. In Europe, NEC launched the first ever i-modeTM handset to be developed specifically for the European market, the n21i, which was supplied for the launch of KPN Mobile’s i-modeTM service in March 2002. NEC also provides i-mode devices to Bouygues Telecom in France, Telefonica in Spain, and is the largest

i-modeTM handset manufacturer in Japan.

The n400i’s elegantly stylish silver clamshell exterior houses a highly advanced and innovative mobile device, with all the latest must-have features. It includes an integrated MPEG4 video and still camera with nightlight, so that users can make their own movie or still images even in dark conditions. In fact, the LED nightlight is so effective that it can double as a torch.

The camera also features a 3x digital zoom and self-timer function, and can take pictures in seven formats to maximise image quality in different light levels: standard full colour, sepia, monochrome, negative, darkness, person and room. Users can then opt to save the image in one of five quality standards – ranging from super fine to super economy. Clips can be sent to other i-modeTM users via i-mail, other mobile users via MMS, or e-mailed to a PC anywhere in the world.

The handset boasts two 65,536 colour screens – a large 240x320 pixel screen on the inside, and a smaller external 108x80 pixel screen. It has been designed to showcase all of the features and functions offered by

i-modeTM in Europe, including e-mail, internet browsing, and the latest JAVATM games – more than enough to keep even the most demanding users entertained on the move.

The external screen can be used to personalise the device with a wallpaper or incoming caller ID image. And with 64-chord polyphonic sound, users can download the latest ringtones and assign them to their favourite contacts.

Frequent travellers will be glad to see that the n400i is tri-band, allowing them to stay in touch across five continents. It also features 4Mb of internal memory, a 500 contact phonebook, calendar, to do list, clock and alarm, calculator, currency converter and scratch pad.

“NEC is committed to the continued success of i-mode in Europe, and is delighted to be, once again, bringing new innovation to the market,” said Tony Hutson, Director, NEC UK. “The n400i is sleek and stylish, yet packed with cutting edge mobile technology that has been developed exclusively by NEC in Japan. It is certain to impress i-mode’s rapidly growing European user base.”

The n400i will go on sale in The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium this spring.

INTEGRATED MPEG4 VIDEO CAMERA WITH NIGHTLIGHT – shoot and send video clips

3 X DIGITAL ZOOM CAMERA AND PICTURE PERSONALISATION – take and send great pictures

SUPPORTS i-mode™ - send and receive email and surf the web

GPRS ENABLED – faster Internet connection

Java™ (DoJa™ 1.5) ENABLED – download the latest games and applications

SMS, EMS AND MMS ENABLED – send and receive text, graphics, colour pictures and audio messages

TRI-BAND – stay connected in five continents

LARGE 65,536 COLOUR QVGA SCREEN WITH SECOND EXTERNAL COLOUR SCREEN, CLOCK AND 12 COLOUR LED

HIGH QUALITY 64 CHORD POLYPHONIC SOUND – download the latest ringtones

Special Features: Integrated MPEG4 video camera with nightlight
3 x digital zoom camera and picture personalisation
Supports i-mode™ services
Games with Java™ (DoJa™ 1.5)
Tri-band
GPRS enabled
SMS, EMS and MMS enabled
Large 65,536 colour QVGA screen with second external screen, clock and 12 colour LED
High quality 64 chord polyphonic sound

General Features: Incoming call LED
Internal antenna
Active flip (to answer and end calls)
Predictive (T9) text input
Phone book (500 contacts plus SIM)
Schedule
To Do
Clock and alarm
Calculator
Currency converter
Scratch pad
Edit
Pre-send digits
Mode key (customisable profiles including Normal, Meeting, Car and Pocket)
Any key answer
Automatic answering
Auto redial
Voice dial 10 phone numbers
60 second voice memos
SMS Class 0, 1 and 2
EMS
MMS on i-mode™ mail
MPEG4
Games with Java™ (DoJa™ 1.5)

Cameras: Zoom x 2 and x 3 / 10 second self timer (countdown LED and sound
Light (white LED – also for torch use)
Pre-view display
3 x shutter sound
Saving image quality (Super Fine, Fine, Basic, Economy, Super Economy)
7 picture formats: Standard, Sepia, Monochrome, Negative, Darkness, Person, Room
9 x Burst mode (consecutive shoot)
Movie camera
Play, Stop, Record and Pause functions

Display/Indication: Main display 65,536 colours (240 x 320 pixels)
Second display 65,536 colour LCD (108 x 80 pixels)
Digital clock display
Wallpaper pictures on main and second screen
Call duration indicator
Comprehensive soft icon display
Graphical user interface
Voicemail waiting indicator*

Memory: User memory 4MB
i-mode™ mail client
Total mail size 50KB (or 100KB before base64 encoding)
Mail text size 4KB
Inbox size 600KB
Attachment file format (GIF, JPEG, SMF)

Supplementary Services: Alternate line service*
Call barring
Call forwarding
Call hold
Call waiting
Calling line presentation
Calling line identification restriction
Multi-party*

Basic Information: Dimensions: 101x49x24mm
Volume: under 100cc
Weight: 110g
SIM size: 3V SIM
Battery: large size 950mAh
Standby time: 270 hours
Talk time: 230 minutes**

Accessories: USB cable
AC charger
Desktop charger
Stereo hands-free headset with answer button
Memory Editor
GPRS Wizard

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