Europe
Finland : Nokia has started deliveries of the FOMA NM850iG 3G WCDMA
smartphone to NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan. Marketed as the FOMA NM850iG
in NTT DoCoMo, Inc.'s lineup, the 3G WCDMA/GSM dual mode device is
expected to be commercially available in Japan from February 24.
FOMA NM850iG is made for NTT DoCoMo with an additional i-mode(TM)
function, and features a stylish straight body, incorporating the
S60 smartphone platform. Compatible with international roaming services
(*2), within NTT DoCoMo's international roaming service 'WORLD WING'
area, the device supports voice calls, i-mode and i-mode mails, videophone
(*3) from overseas using the same mobile phone number and i-mode mail
address as used in Japan (*2). This allows users to enjoy the sophisticated
functionality offered by FOMA NM850iG (*4) even while abroad (*2),
as the ideal choice for those taking overseas business trips, overseas
travelers (*5), as well as people who simply prefer a stylish design.
"We are extremely happy NTT DoCoMo chose to offer the FOMA NM850iG
to Japanese consumers, and are excited about providing 3G handset
for the first time to NTT DoCoMo at this very important time in the
Japanese market," said Tyler McGee, President, Nokia Japan. "NTT
DoCoMo's choice of the FOMA NM850iG means their customers will be
able to benefit from its wide range of smartphone features, including
a 1.3 megapixel camera, mobile broadband access with WCDMA networks
and much more."
"FOMA NM850iG also combines the benefits of 3G, EDGE and the
leading smartphone platform S60. Offering mobile broadband access
to multimedia content and video conferencing, the FOMA NM850iG is
built for speed and smart working, offering high quality performance,"
he added.
Based on Symbian OS, FOMA NM850iG is a tri-band handset designed to
work on 3G (WCDMA), EDGE and 2G (GSM 900/1800/1900) networks around
the world. Weighing 129 grams and measuring 110 x 60 x 21 mm, it also
offers mobile broadband access to multimedia content.
With the built-in memory and in-box Reduced Size Multimedia Card (RS-MMC),
it is easy to store images and videos on the FOMA NM850iG. It incorporates
a 1.3 megapixel camera sensor (effective resolution 1.23) and 1 to
6x variable digital zoom for picture and video capture. Its wide array
of imaging features also include manual brightness and contrast adjustment,
as well as a manual and automatic video editor.
FOMA NM850iG is Nokia's first 3G WCDMA device delivered to NTT DoCoMo.
Nokia Japan previously delivered to NTT DoCoMo a number of 2G terminals
such as DoCoMo Nokia NM206, NM207, NM157, NM502i.
