Party Mobile

Europe : Siemens Mobile launches the MC60 - a party proof phone with an integrated camera, color screen, two-click picture messaging and great looks.

Launched today in, Moscow - one of Europe's hottest destinations - the Siemens MC60 is designed for outgoing consumers who socialise non-stop. An easy-to-use integrated camera will capture an image at the touch of a dedicated button, and you can display your images on the high quality 4K color screen. With only two clicks you can capture and send an image to friends fast - saving precious party time.

When it comes to self-expression, you can adapt the MC60 to match the latest fashions, thanks to a range of front and back CLIPit Covers and exchangeable keypads, designed to reflect the latest trends. With a distinctive X-shaped design, the MC60 comes equipped with funky polyphonic ring tones, imaging applications and games so you can further personalize your handset. A massive range of logos, ring tones, games and applications are available for download at www.my-siemens.com/city.

Rudi Lamprecht, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and President of Siemens Information and Communication Mobile explains: "All over Europe, young people are partying, clubbing and communicating with each other non-stop. It is their way of life. To help them socialise, they want a phone like the MC60. It looks cool, is easy to use and - thanks to the camera - lets you instantly capture and share moments with friends, creatively, 24-7. Socialising is fun and the MC60 celebrates that."

The MC60 comes with a wide range of Siemens Original Accessories. Besides the fashionable CLIPit Covers with exchangeable keypads the MC60 accessory portfolio offers a number of in-car solutions for optimum convenience. They include a voice controlled Car Kit Professional Voice, a Car Kit Comfort that comes with a two-part modular cradle to easily adapt to most Siemens future mobile phones, a flexible Car Kit Portable, a Basic Car Pack as well as Mobile Holders and Car Kit Upgrades. For added convenience Chargers, a SyncStation, Data Cables, extra Batteries and a practical Tour Case are also available

The MC60 weighs 86g and is available in Aquamarine, Titanium and Grenadine. The phone will be available across Europe from September 2003 and in Asia-Pacific and Latin America at a later stage this year.

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