SINGAPORE, 1 November 2006 –Dopod International (Singapore) Corp Pte Ltd, a leading PDA phone and Smartphone provider, today unveiled the latest addition to its family – the C800 - the slimmest PDA phone with slide-out QWERTY keyboard. ?Packing a chic design and state-of-the-art functionality into its slim, 17-mm body, the C800 allows users to send emails and messages in style – anytime, anywhere.

Being the first to launch the first Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC phone with sliding keyboard – the 838 – Dopod International now aims to strengthen its market leadership in the PDA phone market with C800, an improved version of the 838.? The C800 provides the ultimate ease of use on messaging and communication for commuters on the move.

“Customers are always looking for devices that combine fashionable design with good function. We at Dopod International understand this. That’s why we’ve created the C800, to cater to the needs of users who want to message or email in style. This lean messaging machine not only strengthens our line of products but more importantly, our ability to bring ‘customized mobility’ to our consumers,” says Jack Tong, CEO of Dopod International Corp.

Get the most updated information even on while on the go
Information is power. The C800 enhances the user’s thirst for information and takes messaging to the next level with Microsoft DirectPush technology and easy access to emails and news. There will be no more frantic and urgent searches for a workstation for online connection to emails and information updates.

The C800 is simply a pleaser that gives a refreshing definition to functionality with style. Surfing the Internet, downloading and exchanging of data become a breeze with high-speed WiFi connectivity on 802.11g. GPRS, EDGE and Bluetooth V2.0 technology are also available on this easy to use mobile phone.

Enjoying the ease of use
The C800 is the perfect all-rounder phone that works hard, and yet gives great entertainment. Capture memorable moments with the 2.0 megapixel camera and enjoy bright, clear visuals on the wide 2.8-inch, 65K colours TFT LCD screen with a high resolution 240 x 320 QVGA display. ?Supporting MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC and AMR audio format, the C800 can also be the perfect companion for leisure.

Pricing & Availability

C800 from Dopod International is available from late November 2006 from authorized resellers at a suggested retail price (inclusive of GST) of S$1,228.

*All prices are subject to pricing policies of individual operators.
** Push Mail is only available when partnered with servers running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 updated to SP2.