Nokia proves phones can't be too thin or too smart
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Introducing the thinnest QWERTY smartphone - the Nokia E71x - with
AT&T
Las Vegas, NV, USA - At CTIA Wireless 2009, Nokia (NYSE: NOK)
announced it will deliver the thinnest QWERTY smartphone, the Nokia
E71x, to consumers across the United States together with AT&T in the
coming weeks.
Echoing the sleek design and feel of the world renowned Nokia E71,
the Nokia E71x offers the ultimate QWERTY experience to messaging
enthusiasts who want a device to complement their busy lifestyles -
all in a thin, stylish package. Visit Nokia at CTIA Wireless 2009 in
the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #7553,
where Nokia will show off the new Nokia E71x, and demonstrate mobile
innovations that are redefining the way consumers communicate, access
information, network socially with friends and search the Web.
"The E71x is a lean, mean multimedia machine for busy people who want
Internet-on-the-go capabilities in the palm of their hands," said
Mark Louison, President, Nokia Inc. "Together with our carrier and
industry partners in North America, Nokia continues to enhance the
consumer mobile experience through a growing range of QWERTY music,
messaging and feature rich devices."
Sleek, stylish and smart - the Nokia E71x with AT&T
The black steel colored Nokia E71x, exclusive to AT&T, houses all the
multimedia and messaging capabilities people have come to crave in a
world-class smartphone, made even more enjoyable with a large,
high-resolution screen and full QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia E71x
makes it easier to stay in touch with friends, family and business
contacts via social networking sites and corporate or personal
emails, using Mail for Exchange or any of thousands of Internet
service providers such as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail.
With its sleek form factor and well designed user interface, the
Nokia E71x provides a compelling portfolio addition for both Nokia
and AT&T,"said Will Stofega, Program Manager for IDC'S Mobile Device
Technology and Trends Research. "U.S. consumers will now have access
to one of the most stylish QWERTY smartphones in the industry that
allows users to easily message and connect with their friends and
access email."
The thinnest QWERTY smartphone on the market, the Nokia E71x, has
high-speed 3G connectivity, WiFi, and features a built-in music
player and a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera to connect people to
their passions - be it messaging, social networking, listening to
music or taking and sharing images.
"We are excited to introduce the sleek Nokia E71x into the hands of
messaging, social networking and email fans across the United
States," said David Petts, Vice President and GM, AT&T Account for
Nokia. "The Nokia E71x is building on the success of an award-winning
smartphone design, which we are thrilled to bring to an even broader
audience across the United States with AT&T."
The device's S60 platform enables users to truly personalize their
mobile experience, providing access to third-party application
downloads, themes and profile settings, in addition to popular AT&T
services, like AT&T Navigator. Keep tabs on your workload and view
your documents with support for Quickoffice.
Nokia 1661 with T-Mobile USA
The Nokia 1661 with T-Mobile USA is an economically priced utility
device that makes it easy to stay connected when consumers are away
from home - with a built in speakerphone, FM radio and flashlight.
The speakerphone allows consumers the ability to multitask and ensure
they get the most out of their day. With the built-in flashlight,
consumers won't be left in the dark again as the Nokia 1661 easily
lights the way. This prepaid device also comes preloaded with games
like Sudoku or Mobile Soccer, ready to play out of the box.
Nokia Accessories
Nokia is also debuting the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-216 and Nokia
Speakerphone HF-510 at the show. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-216
is a comfortable headset with a curved form factor that enables
handsfree calls in even the noisiest of environments. Talk on the go
with the Nokia Speakerphone HF-510, an in-vehicle suction cup speaker
phone, featuring high quality handsfree with echo and noise reduction
(integrated DSP).
Mobile Content Reigns
At CTIA Wireless 2009, some of the most recognized mobile developers
in the industry will be demonstrating their new S60 on Symbian OS(TM)
applications. The following applications from Kinoma, TuneWiki and
midomi mobile are among those who will also be available on the Ovi
Store at launch in May 2009:
- Kinoma Player from Kinoma is a mobile media browser that enables
consumers to discover, search and play media on their phone
- TuneWiki is an application that has the ability to synchronize
lyrics to the music consumers play on their mobile phones
- midomi mobile enables the ultimate music search experience, which
features search by singing or humming, playing original music sources
(like radio), or saying artist or song names
At CTIA Wireless the company will also showcase the industry's
broadest and most exciting global mobile device portfolio in the
industry. Devices on-hand will include the newly announced Nokia E71x
with AT&T, the recently announced Nokia 7205 Intrigue with Verizon,
the wildly popular Nokia N97 and a host of other device offerings.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn about our
environmentally friendly initiatives, and experience mobile
innovations that will change the way people communicate, play, share,
search and consume content.
For more information about all of Nokia's announcements at CTIA
Wireless 2009, please visit www.nokiausa.com/ctia.
Product Availability:
The Nokia E71x is expected to be available in the coming weeks in
AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com at a retail price of
99.99 USD with an AT&T contract*. Additional information can be found
at
http://www.att.com/nokiaE71x.
The Nokia 1661 will be available later this month in select T-Mobile
retail stores and online at
www.t-mobile.com. For more information, please visit
http://www.nokiausa.com or
http://www.t-mobile.com.
The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-216 will be available in the third
quarter of 2009 for 39.99 USD, and the Nokia Speakerphone HF-510 will
be available in the coming months for 99.95 USD at www.nokia.com.
* For the Nokia E71x, pay 149.99 USD and after mail-in rebate,
receive 50.00 USD AT&T promotion card. A two-year service agreement
is also required. AT&T promotion card valid wherever major credit
cards are accepted and for 120 days after issue date. May be used to
pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used for
cash withdrawal at ATMs or at automated gas pumps.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile devices by
market share and a leader in the converging Internet and
communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all
major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable
people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also
provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications, Americas
Tel. +1 972 894 4573
Email: communication.corp@nokia.com
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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