SINGAPORE, 7th February 2007 – Dopod International (Singapore) Corp Pte Ltd, a leading PDA phone and Smartphone provider, has achieved another breakthrough today with the launch of the U1000 - the world’s first 3.5G mini notebook. Combining wireless Internet, mini notebook, mobile phone, camera, GPS navigation and other functions, the U1000 brings to over-achievers a convenient and enjoyable lifestyle on the go.

This powerful device comes with an industry-first 5-inch VGA LCD screen, giving users a high quality visual experience when they view documents, browse web pages or watch movies. Apart from being equipped with a detachable integrated cover and QWERTY keyboard, what makes the U1000 unique is that this mini notebook doubles up as a phone as well. In addition, it has an in-built 3 mega-pixel camera with auto-focus and flash. This mini powerhouse is packed with features and functions most sought-after by modern professionals, thus satisfying their needs in one device and bringing to reality the promises of a truly, smart and unrestricted mobile lifestyle.

Since 2006, many big operators have started to actively push out 3.5G and High Speed Data Packet Access (HSDPA) - the wireless transmission technology that evolved from 3G and the next big thing in wireless communications of the future.? The arrival of this frequency age has also made it possible for consumers to use mobile phones to watch TV, listen to the radio and access other online multimedia functions. Introducing the U1000 to the market allows Dopod International to satisfy its customers’ desire for such compact devices that combine work and play.

Jack Tong, CEO of Dopod International Corp says, “Following the popularity of our 900 – the smallest 3G notebook - and taking into consideration the development trend of mobile devices, the U1000 represents an innovation of its time. This mini notebook demonstrates our strong emphasis on consumers’ needs and fortifies our leadership position in the smart phone and PDA phone industry. Our goal is to constantly innovate and break new grounds, so as to help our customers realise a more convenient lifestyle through mobile devices.”

Ubiquitous High Speed Internet
Besides Quadband support on GSM networks, the U1000 also supports 3.5G transmission that enables data download of up to 1.8Mbps per second.? It also comes with an in-built Opera Mobile browser and a quick switch that allows you to flip the screen direction from a vertical to a horizontal position. No more being cut off midway while trying to view a web page! What’s more, the U1000 has a user-friendly VueFLO function which makes use of Motion Sensor technology. It senses the movement of the phone and its slanting degree and then responds accordingly. This means you no longer need to click on the arrow keys or the scroll wheel to move the pages up, down or sideways, while browsing through web pages.

The Mobile Office For The Smart Business Executive
If you’ve always wished to travel light when going for a business presentation, then your wish has come true with the U1000. This mini notebook has a VGA/TV Out function which enables you to easily connect to a TV or projector, thus allowing you to present your documents and slides directly from your device.? To top it off, the U1000 supports Push Mail technology and has a convenient notebook capability. You’ll never miss any important tasks again! The detachable QWERTY keypad makes this lightweight easy to keep and its intuitive design renders the U1000 a very handy device and a definite must-have for busy professionals in need of a mobile office.

GPS Navigation Gives New Smart Travel Ideas
The U1000 has an in-built SiRFStar III GPS antenna. With this technology, users can navigate their way while driving, helping them to quickly locate places of interests and with greater accuracy.

Skype & Movie Marathon Anyone?
With the U1000, the world becomes a smaller place through real-time conferences and VOIP calls (for example, through Skype). You can now overcome distance and time difference restrictions to communicate with business contacts or friends face-to-face anytime. With a unique 300 hours of standby time and an 8GB hard disk, this mini notebook allows you to watch movies for up to 4 hours non-stop. Should you decide to utilize its TV/VGA Out function to project photos, movies and music stored in your phone onto a TV or projector, the U1000 can act as your remote control. All you need to do is to touch the notebook’s 5-inch screen and choose the items needed. How’s that for the best home multimedia entertainment tool yet?

** Push Mail is only available when partnered with servers running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 updated to SP2.