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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. |
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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.
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