Singapore – January 10, 2008 – HTC Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; “HTC”), the world's leading provider of MicrosoftR Windows MobileR smart devices, today released? the HTC S730, a new model catered to professionals and executives. The HTC S730 is immediately familiar in form factor, and allows much flexibility in how the phone and its features can be used. The S730 is a HSDPA smartphone with sliding-out keyboard that combines functionality and power within a sleek metallic grey casing.

Giving the user a choice in data input, the traditional numerical keypad is supplemented by a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from behind the 2.4” display. This enables simple one-handed access to basic phone functions, while having the option of quicker typing for lengthy documents or emails.

Housing a Qualcomm 400MHz processor, the S730 will relish any task you can throw at it. Download, view, edit or create new documents with MicrosoftR Office Mobile, while Window MobileR 6 syncs perfectly with your PC, giving you instant access to your OutlookR email, calendar, contacts and more.

“Adding to our range of business phones, the HTC S730 is the perfect solution for our users who are looking for a sensible and powerful smartphone,” said Jack Tong, vice president of HTC Asia, “the wealth of features, as well as the sliding keyboard, makes this an invaluable tool for those who are looking to work smarter. “

Working smart these days, means being able to work on the go, and being able to stay connected anywhere. With 3G and HSDPA capabilities, the HTC S730 gives you lightning fast high speed access to the internet. What’s more, you can take S730 as 3.5G internet modem when your notebook/PC is without internet access. In addition, the S730 is Wi-FiR enabled as well, empowering you to exploit high-speed wireless LAN services whenever available.

A quick glance to the new Live HTC Home? screen provides you with all your important information instantly. Email, calendar, messages, weather forecast, and other PIM information are all available right at your fingertips with this new home screen.

Pricing & Availability:

The HTC S730 will be available from end January at all authorized resellers at a suggested retail price of SGD $898 (inclusive of 7% GST).

*All prices are subject to pricing policies of individual operators.
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