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World's First GSM / 3G Dual Band Mobile
27th September 2002
Nokia announced the world's first 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership
Project) compliant mobile phone operating both in the GSM 900/1800
frequencies and on the WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access)
protocol. One of the benefits of the WCDMA radio interface in the Nokia
6650 phone is it allows running more than one data session
simultaneously. This makes it possible, for example, to capture and
share what the user sees whilst talking on the phone.
The dual-mode functionality makes the Nokia 6650 phone the world's first
GSM/WCDMA handset to work in Europe and Asia including Japan.
The first deliveries for operator-controlled live network tests of the
Nokia 6650 phone will start during fourth quarter, 2002. Depending on
the WCDMA networks' opening schedules and the maturity of the
interoperability between networks, services and terminals, the first
commercial deliveries of the Nokia 6650 are estimated to start during
first half of 2003.
The Nokia 6650 phone offers robust functionality with pocket size
comfort. Encompassing a large color display, integrated camera with
picture and video capture, as well as voice, multiple data connectivity
options and an advanced user interface, this innovative product is
ideally suited to anyone who desires a mobile phone that combines
leading-edge functionality with a high quality feel.
"The launch of the Nokia 6650 is solid proof of our capability to build
highly sophisticated, yet user-friendly phones for more complex and
demanding operating environments using new radio standards, like WCDMA,"
said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones.
"Nokia is well prepared for - and indeed, driving - the technology
transition to 3G application platforms and radio interfaces both in
terminals as well as on the infrastructure side. We are working closely
with all industry players to ensure both interoperability and a smooth
technology take-off."
The cutting-edge technical design of the new Nokia 6650 phone is based
on a solution that brings both the GSM and WCDMA chips on to one
circuit, enabling powerful talk times (up to 2h20min in WCDMA and up to
2h40min in GSM) and standby time (up to 14 days).
The Nokia 6650 is the first Nokia phone to incorporate the ability to
record video simultaneously with sound. The VGA camera can be activated
rapidly just by opening the lens cover of the camera. In addition to
still pictures, you can capture video clips - with audio - for up to
twenty seconds, in 4096 colors. The pictures or clips can be viewed and
stored in the Nokia 6650, or sent to either a compatible phone or to an
email address as a multimedia message.
With the Nokia PC Suite software for the Nokia 6650, users can view and
edit the multimedia contents of the phone on the PC. They can even
compose personal movies by collecting different video clips under the
same playlist, arrange them into their preferred order and play them
back like a movie. With the PC Suite for the Nokia 6650, it is also
possible to synchronize personal data such as calendar and contacts
between PC and the phone. The PC Suite will be delivered to the
consumers as a part of the sales package of the Nokia 6650.
The Nokia 6650 phone also includes a WAP 1.2.1 browser supported by
GPRS, MIDP Java 1.0 technology for downloading additional applications
to the phone, support for polyphonic ring tones, wallet application for
mobile transactions and excellent data connectivity possibilities via
USB, Bluetooth and infrared. The WCDMA bandwith support in the new phone
provides mobile professionals with data connectivity from the laptop at
significantly greater speeds than with ordinary landline modem.
With the new Bluetooth wireless headset also launched today, the users
of the Nokia 6650 will be able to handle phone calls and messaging
comfortably on the go. The new headset is also compatible with other
Bluetooth phones supporting the Bluetooth 1.1 standard version and
Bluetooth handsfree or headset profiles, thereby offering improved
possibilities for cross-brand interoperability across the industry. The
phone weighs 141g and has a dynamic memory of 7MB.
Because of its technological merits and wide industry support, wideband
radio technology offers a smooth evolution path from GSM to enriched
mobile communications. WCDMA provides faster and more flexible use of
mobile services thanks to increased bandwith, higher data speeds and
improved roaming possibilities. As mobile services, applications and
usage evolve, WCDMA will make it possible to further enhance the
features and applications of mobile phones to utilize even greater voice
and data capacity.
Received on Fri Sep 27 15:58:23 2002