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Fujitsu Announces Global Launch of Sleek New PDA - 'Pocket LOOX'
- Powerful Intel PXA250 Applications Processor, advanced
connectivity features make Pocket LOOX ideal mobility
enabler for demanding business and consumer users -
Tokyo, March 12, 2002 - Fujitsu and its group affiliates today
announced the global launch of Pocket LOOX, a sleek new handheld PDA
designed to serve as a powerful enabler of mobility for demanding
business users and consumers the world over. The new device, which
will go on sale from Q2 2002, will preview at CeBIT (Fujitsu Siemens
Computers' booth; Hall 1, Stand 5e2) from March 13 - 20 in Hannover,
Germany.
Running on Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 software for seamless compatibility
with widely used PC-based Windows applications, the ultraslim,
lightweight Pocket LOOX utilizes a high-performance Intel PXA250
Applications Processor and boasts advanced high-speed network
connectivity functions as well as very long battery life. The new PDA
marks an important and flexible new platform addition to the Fujitsu
group's mobile solutions offerings aimed at capitalizing on the
infinite possibilities of the broadband era. Product specifications
will be optimized to meet the particular market and sales channel
requirements of each region.
In Europe, for example, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will offer the Pocket
LOOX with a mobile telephony function through an added GPRS* plug-on
module.
In Japan, Fujitsu will equip Pocket LOOX with an integrated Bluetooth
module for wireless communication. In addition to strengthening
network functionality, Bluetooth technology enhances expandability,
convenience and flexibility of system design for advanced mobile
solutions.
Major specifications (in Japan Market):
CPU | : | Intel® PXA250 Applications Processor |
OS | : | Microsoft® Pocket PC2002 Software |
Memory | : | RAM 64MB |
Display | : | 3.5in. Reflective TFT (240 x 320), more than 65,000 colors |
Expansion slots | : | CF TYPE II x 1, SD memory x 1 |
Communication capability | : | Bluetooth V1.1 |
Notes:
- * GPRS:
- General Packet Radio Service: One of the mobile phone packet transmission standards.
** All company/product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification
purpose only.
[About Fujitsu]
Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting technologies,
best-in-class computing and telecommunications platforms, and worldwide
corps of systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to
unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to help its customers
succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported
consolidated revenues of 5.48 trillion yen for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2001. Internet:http://www.fujitsu.com/
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