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Audiovox Communications and AT&T Wireless
Launch Smallest Windows Mobile-Based Smartphone
LOS ANGELES � Oct. 12, 2004 � Today at the
Windows� XP Experience More event, Microsoft Corp. and Audiovox
Communications Corp., a majority-owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corp., and
AT&T Wireless introduced the smallest Microsoft� Windows Mobile�-based
Smartphone in North America � the Audiovox SMT5600. The Audiovox SMT5600
includes the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Smartphones and
is the first Windows-Mobile-based Smartphone featuring Windows Media� Player
10 Mobile, providing a rich new media experience that enables the seamless
transfer of media from a PC running Windows XP. AT&T Wireless is offering
the Audiovox SMT5600 starting today for $199.99 (U.S.) after rebates with a
two-year voice and data service contract.
Powered by the Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition software, the new Audiovox SMT5600 will allow AT&T Wireless
customers to take the familiarity of Microsoft Office and Outlook� features
with them while on the move. With the latest in personal information
management (PIM) functionality, such as over-the-air access to Outlook
Calendar, Inbox, and Contacts, phone users can easily transfer their most
important information to their mobile phone. In addition, AT&T Wireless
customers will be able to receive access to corporate e-mail on the Audiovox
SMT5600 through Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and third-party middleware
providers.
�The Audiovox SMT5600 with Windows Mobile
software provides a dynamic solution for consumers who need to remain
connected � from the busy mobile professional to parents who are constantly
juggling hectic schedules. This is a device that can match any consumer�s
needs,� said Philip Christopher, president and CEO of Audiovox
Communications. �With the introduction of the Audiovox SMT5600, we have once
again shown the power of innovative hardware combined with powerful and
flexible software.�
"We expect the compact design and advanced
capabilities of the new Audiovox SMT5600 to prove extremely popular with
mobile professional and businesses looking for access to critical business
and personal information such as e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging
and corporate applications,� said Abhi Ingle, vice president of business
data solutions at AT&T Wireless.
�Today�s busy professionals are demanding more
from their devices and are looking for the right combination of connectivity
and entertainment functionality,� said Suzan DelBene, corporate vice
president of marketing for the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at
Microsoft. �The new Audiovox SMT5600 delivers a great mobile phone
experience, combining the dynamic Windows Mobile software with a small,
innovative handset.�
In addition to its productivity-focused
features, the Audiovox SMT5600 also provides users with a rich mobile
multimedia experience through the following features:
� Advanced and unprecedented out-of-the-box multimedia features. The new
Windows Media Player 10 Mobile provides leading-edge audio and video
playback experiences with support for secure content, album art, playlists
and more. Also, with the AT&T Wireless mMode� Music Store, customers can
discover, browse, listen to and purchase digital music tracks from a library
of approximately 750,000 songs � all right from the handset. Built in
cooperation with Loudeye Corp. and Microsoft, the mobile music store is
seamlessly integrated with the PC, so digital music tracks are downloaded to
users� Windows-based PCs and billed automatically to their monthly AT&T
Wireless statement or credit card.
� First Windows Mobile-based smartphone with integrated camera in the United
States. The Audiovox SMT5600 features the CMOS VGA digital camera with
low-light capabilities, 4x digital zoom and camcorder functionality.
� Seamless communications. The Audiovox SMT5600 includes pocket versions of
Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer and MSN� Messenger, as well as
speakerphone and conference calling functionalities.
� Versatile mobility. The Audiovox SMT5600 is enabled for Bluetooth� and
infrared support, and is a tri-band (GSM 850/1800/1900) phone, which makes
it a truly global phone.
With Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, SMT5600 users can automatically sync
media content easily with a Windows XP PC, transfer album art or playlists,
and take advantage of new digital music scenarios powered by Windows Media
Digital Rights Management 10. These scenarios include the transfer of
purchased music from services such as MSN Music, Musicmatch, MusicNow and
Wal-Mart Music Downloads, along with the ability to transfer subscription
content from services such as Napster. The SMT5600 also is the first mobile
phone to be certified under the PlaysForSure logo program, establishing that
it is compatible with the widest variety of online services. And, weighing
just 3.6 ounces, the SMT5600 proves that big things can come in small
packages. More information is available at
http://www.attwireless.com/smartphone.
About Audiovox Communications Corp.
Audiovox Communications Corp. (ACC), a majority-owned subsidiary of
Audiovox Corp. (Nasdaq �VOXX�), is one of the leading suppliers of wireless
handsets and Pocket PC products in North and South America. Audiovox
supplies mobile products to wireless carriers using both the CDMA and GSM/GPRS
technology platforms. For more information, visit
http://www.audiovox.com.
About AT&T Wireless
AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) is the second-largest wireless carrier, based
on revenues, in the United States. With 21.737 million subscribers as of
June 30, 2004, and revenues of more than $16.9 billion over the past four
quarters, AT&T Wireless delivers advanced high-quality mobile wireless
communications services, voice and data, to businesses and consumers, in the
U.S. and internationally. |
