Pantech Launches New Version of the ''World's Smallest Camera Flip-Phone''

Pantech C3b

Pantech C3b

Pantech Adds Bluetooth Functionality to Popular Line of Handsets

CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pantech Wireless, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, Korea's leading mobile phone manufacturer, today announced the release of the Pantech C3b. The enhanced phone adds Bluetooth functionality to the already popular "world's smallest camera flip-phone" family of handsets and will be available to AT&T subscribers.

The Pantech C3b incorporates the convenience of Bluetooth along with mobile email, multimedia messaging and VGA camera – all in a convenient and compact form factor. The Pantech C3b can also be customized with a variety of changeable color faceplates and is yet another example of Pantech's belief that a handset should reflect a customer's personal style.

"The Pantech C3b is a feature-rich handset which satisfies our customers' needs for maximum functionality in a great design," said Mike Cost, COO, Pantech Wireless. "We have had great success with this series of phones and are honored to have Pantech recognized by those in our industry and see our phones embraced by consumers."

The Pantech C3b allows users to easily access email on-the-go, send media-rich instant messages and take multi-capture camera shots, allowing up to 9 pictures with the single press of a button. Contained within a form factor that measures 2.72 inches tall, 1.69 inches wide and 0.8 inches thick when closed, the C3b still touts a bright color screen, large fonts and standard size key pad.

Pantech C3b features include:

• Bluetooth
• Changeable faceplates in multiple colors
• Mobile Email services supported for Yahoo! Mail, AOL and MSN Hotmail
• VGA camera with flash and 4x digital zoom in LCD mode
• Multimedia Messaging Services allows users to send pictures, sounds and text with interactive messaging
• Downloadable music ringtones (MP3, MIDI & i-Melody)
• Downloadable wallpapers and screensavers
• Data transmission via GPRS
• Picture and ringtone caller ID
• Predictive text input
• Calendar and reminders

The Pantech C3b is available through all AT&T retail locations or online at www.cingular.com.

World's Smallest Camera Flip-Phone

The Pantech C3b is the world's smallest camera flip-phone based on the dimensions of the phone. The phone is 2.72"x1.69"x.8", with a weight of only 71.9 grams. Total volume is 57.0cc.

About Pantech Wireless, Inc.
Pantech Wireless, Inc., a Cypress, CA based subsidiary of Pantech & Curitel and Pantech Co., Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America as part of the Pantech Group. For additional information, visit the PWI website at www.pantechusa.com.

About Pantech
Pantech Group, through its affiliates - Pantech Co., Ltd., Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc. and Pantech C&I Co. - is one of Korea's top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 2,800 employees and 14 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit www.pantech.com.

 

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