SINGAPORE, 1 November 2006 – Dopod International (Singapore) Corp Pte Ltd, a leading PDA phone and Smartphone provider, today revealed the P800W, an innovative Global Positioning System (GPS) phone. This slim, stylish and easy-to-use device allows users to take any photos outdoors and then automatically embeds the satellite coordinates into the photo. This simply means that friends or family who receive the photo via email or MMS on the P800W will be able to easily navigate their way to that point of interest.

The P800W is especially useful for busy executives rushing from one appointment to the next as users will always know the directions to their destination. No more flipping through torn, tattered and outdated street directories or road maps, or stop to ask for directions.

The MapKing R12 which comes with the P800W - is the latest version of the mobile mapping system yet to be made available in the market. It ensures that you always know where you are, how to reach your destination and even how long the journey will take.? Its 360-degree scroll wheel and 8-way touch pointer present a delightful user interface that makes navigating extremely intuitive. ?Furthermore, you will get a free map of a Southeast Asian country with the phone and have the option of purchasing more maps if you’re an avid traveler.

Slim in form, big in functions
The fun doesn’t stop here. ?Apart from being a nifty navigational tool, the P800W is actually a feature-packed PDA phone offering high-speed wireless LAN access. ?It is equipped with a high-resolution 2.0 megapixel camera which supports picture taking with GPS coordinates. ?The P800W also has an in-built radio, allowing you to tune to your favourite radio station while on the go.

All these fantastic functions are packed in the slim body of the P800W.? At just 128 grams and measuring only 16.8 mm thin, this is the 1st GPS PDA phone with photo navigation you can find. With its cool iron grey colour and stylish design, it is the ultimate travel companion on the road.

Jack Tong, CEO of Dopod International Corp says, “We have achieved many firsts, and the P800W is no exception. This GPS PDA phone marries customers’ needs for function with their desire to look good. Packing the latest navigational software and other powerful features into the slim P800W represents Dopod International’s ability to present the world’s leading technologies and state-of the-art design capabilities into charming mobility tools for our customers.” ??

In addition, users can expect a new initiative from Dopod International called NaviGuide - a web portal that allows GPS users to upload their GPS photos of their adventures and travels, favorite restaurants, and more. This will enable them to share their own personal points of interest and favorite spots with their friends and the community at large. NaviGuide is expected to be ready for all users by early 2007.

The P800W operates on the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform and comes with a 128MB built-in ROM and 64MB RAM memory with persistent storage. The device is equipped with Microsoft Office programs like Outlook Mobile, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, IE Mobile and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile. In addition, users can also have access to Adobe Reader (PDF), Sprite Backup, Activesync, Comm Manager, Internet sharing, Network Wizard and Audio Manager. Connectivity options include high speed Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth v2.0 and quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE. Being a GPS phone, the P800W has the latest MapKing R12 installed and the SiRF III chipset, with 20 parallel channel receiver.

Users can also access Pocket MSN and have their emails pushed to them. Adding to the phone’s sleek form and features are its 2.8-inch QVGA display screen and Phonepad input option.

Besides the mobile phone operators, the P800W is exclusively sold at Courts Superstore.

Garry Tan, Senior Business Development Manager for Digital Lifestyle products at Courts (Singapore) says, “As Singapore’s leading retailer for IT products, we observed a growing trend on the adoption of GPS technology in Singapore and are confident that the P800W is the perfect and must have all-in-one mobile product to suit our consumers’ needs. And as the exclusive retailer of this phone, we will make it conveniently available and even more affordable via our low monthly installment plans.”

Pricing & Availability
P800W from Dopod International is available from mid-November 2006 at all Courts Superstore outlets at a suggested retail price (inclusive of GST) of S$1,199.

All prices are subject to pricing policies of individual operators.
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