Subject: [NEXTEL-1] Nokia Demonstrates Leadership in Mobility at COMDEX Fall 2002

From: Alan Dixon <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:38:09 +0000 (GMT)

Message from Alan Dixon: AMPS, TDMA, and GSM on both 800 MHz and 1900 MHz bands.  Nice.  Let me get my checkbook!  
-A.D.  

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	Nokia Demonstrates Leadership in Mobility at COMDEX Fall 2002
- New Devices, Services and Applications Exemplify Nokia's Expertise in Mobile Hardware and Software - 

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today in Las Vegas, which for five days each November becomes the technology center of the world, Nokia (NYSE:NOK) kicked off COMDEX Fall 2002 by building upon its position as the world's leading manufacturer of wireless phones and the authority in mobile software.  Among the innovations being showcased at Nokia's booth are three industry firsts, each marking a milestone in the evolution to the next generation of wireless, the newest devices and alliances designed to enable the multimedia messaging revolution, over 40 wireless developers demonstrating applications for Java(TM) and Symbian platforms and cutting-edge mobile phones that redefine what is cool and hip.  Nokia can be found in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booth L-3208.

Industry Firsts

Marking the newest evolution of GSM networks, Nokia is introducing the world's first EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) handset, the Nokia 6200 phone.  With real-life data speeds of up to 118 kbps, large files can be quickly downloaded with the XHTML browser, crisp images can be sent and received over MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), and PC connectivity via infrared or data cable allows for connectivity at approximately twice the speed of a 56K dial-up modem for easy e-mail downloads and web browsing.

The Nokia 6200 phone also represents the world's first handset that supports GSM networks at 850 and 1900MHz, and for countries such as Brazil, also supports GSM 1800MHz networks.  Inclusion of the 1800MHz GSM band also allows the Nokia 6200 phone to operate in much of Europe and Asia.

Designed for operators migrating from TDMA to GSM, Nokia is displaying for the first time the Nokia 6340i phone, the world's first GAIT-compliant handset that operates at both 800 and 1900 MHz on GSM and TDMA networks.  Along with these four digital modes, the Nokia 6340i phone also supports AMPS networks, making the Nokia 6340i the first phone that can operate on every network available from TDMA operators on a GSM evolution path.

See it, Snap it, Say it, Send it

Nokia is showing its commitment to the success of Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) by introducing its second imaging phone to the Americas market, unveiling two new imaging devices, one for consumer and one for enterprise use, demonstrating MMS interoperability between both different carriers and different air-interface technologies, and by creating an environment in which phones of different categories, sizes and prices all support MMS creation, distribution and reception.

Along with the half-dozen new color-screen MMS-capable phones being introduced for the first time in the Americas at Fall Comdex, one of which is Nokia's second imaging phone for the Americas, the Nokia 7250 phone.  Nokia is also launching a Camera Headset accessory to add imaging capability to non- camera equipped MMS-capable handsets.

Beyond creating an environment rich with MMS and imaging capable-products, Nokia is marking the first step to creating a market in which MMS messages will be seamlessly delivered between wireless users regardless of the technology employed by their network operator by demonstrating MMS interoperability between GSM and CDMA networks.

Developing applications.  Developing opportunities.

Over 40 companies that are part of Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia, are demonstrating consumer and enterprise wireless applications built using developer tools provided by Forum Nokia.  Companies including American Greetings, Vindigo and Hexacto are showcasing Java, Symbian and MMS applications that highlight the opportunities that open platforms provide to expand the business environment for developers and service providers.

Applications being highlighted at Fall Comdex include the ArcSoft PhotoBase for Symbian, Palmware XS-CRM for Siebel and Popsoft games like Nutty the Squirrel, PopBalloons and PopNewShoes.  Reflecting both the rapidly increasing number of MMS and imaging capable phones as well as Nokia Series 60 based handsets, the ArcSoft PhotoBase for Symbian allows users to make basic edits to their MMS images and to add clip art, decorative frames and even animated fantasy templates.  The Palmware XS-CRM for Siebel allows the Nokia 9200 Communicator Series to store thousands of records, including orders and schedules, and to update this data wirelessly for easy rescheduling and order updating.  PopSoft's unique games operate on many of Nokia's Java technology enabled handsets and create an arcade-style experience for handset owners, whether they prefer the antics of Nutty the Squirrel, or placing a bonus bet on a straight in PopNewShoes.

Nokia redefines wireless innovation. Again.

The introduction of a new category of wireless phone, the Americas debut of Nokia's smallest phone ever, a revolutionary new mobile form factor and the live exhibition of machinery communicating wirelessly with other machinery at Fall Comdex 2002 build upon Nokia's history of pioneering new trends in mobile communications and demonstrate why Nokia is the expert in mobility.

Incorporating styling cues from sports equipment and apparel, the new color-screen Nokia 5100 phone is the first wireless handset designed for active lifestyles.  Rubberized Xpress-on(TM) top and bottom 'shells' help to make it resistant to bumps and splashes, and features such as MMS, a digital thermometer, a sound meter and a flashlight make it a perfect fit for the action-seeking consumer.

At only 2.7 ounces, the Nokia 6100 phone is the smallest and lightest phone Nokia has ever launched, while still featuring the newest wireless technology including a color display, Java technology and MMS.

The Nokia 6800 handset's revolutionary mechanical design dispels the notion that a pocket sized mobile phone must be inconvenient for composing messages, or that a messaging device does not make for a practical wireless phone.  With the flip of the wrist, the Nokia 6800 doubles the size of its data-input area as it transforms from a conventional wireless handset into a full QWERTY keyboard-equipped messaging machine, optimized for creating SMS, MMS or e-mail messages on its high-visibility color screen.

Nokia is also showing how the new generation of wireless networks is enabling communications not just between people, but between machines as well. A live demonstration of Nokia's M2M (Machine to Machine) solution on the show floor allows Fall Comdex attendees to interactively experience the power of the Nokia M2M solution.  Using Nokia M2M hardware integrated with equipment from Nokia M2M customer Opto 22, attendees can take part in an automated golf contest that wirelessly networks a putting green to a scoring database via the Nokia M2M solution.  The scoring results are automatically tabulated, and continually updated and delivered over the air to Nokia 9290 Communicators carried by Nokia representatives in the booth.  In the real world, the Nokia M2M solution allows enterprises to streamline their supply-chain management and lower their maintenance costs, and even allows consumers to remotely control and monitor their homes from their existing mobile phones.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications.  Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks.  By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people.  Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.

   For more information:

   Media please contact:
   Keith Nowak
   Nokia Americas
   972-894-4573
   214-680-6182 (at COMDEX)
   [email-masked]

   Industry Analysts please contact:
   Virve Virtanen
   Nokia Americas
   972-894-6331
   214-680-4705 (at COMDEX)
   [email-masked]

The Nokia 5100 phone, Nokia 7250 phone, Nokia 6200 phone and Nokia 6800 messaging phone have not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC").  These devices may not be sold or leased or offered for sale or lease, until FCC authorization is obtained.

Some features and services are dependent on the carrier, the network, and the compatibility of other devices, supported digital content formats, and other factors.  Please refer to the user guide for complete information. 

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Source: Nokia

CONTACT:  media, Keith Nowak, +1-972-894-4573, or at COMDEX,

+1-214-680-6182, or [email-masked] , or industry analysts, Virve

Virtanen, +1-972-894-6331, or at COMDEX, +1-214-680-4705, or

[email-masked] , both of Nokia Americas

Web site:  http://www.comdex.com/fall

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