HTC's GITEX participation to be marked by launch of cutting edge mobile devices

HTC will be extending its portfolio with two technologically advanced, feature-rich mobile devices - HTC TyTN II and HTC Shift. The company will also be showcasing the entire range of products introduced to this region since its launch this year, including the Advantage X7500, S710, P3400 and the hugely popular HTC Touch.

Kevin Chen, General Manager, HTC Middle East, Africa and CIS, said,

'We are very excited about having a local presence with our new office in DAFZA and making our appearance at GITEX. Our participation at this event is crucial, given that we are new entrants to this highly competitive market. We are keen on making the most of the show's popularity to maximize our brand visibility and create sufficient awareness for our range of pioneering mobility devices that are creating a buzz in the Middle East markets.'

HTC TyTN II

The HTC TyTN II builds on the award-winning first HTC TyTN which was launched in the Middle East only in January. It packs all the power of Windows Mobile® 6 into a unique new form factor, continuing HTC's 10-year heritage of innovation in device design. The 2.8-inch colour screen slides back to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, then tilts up to position the screen perfectly for reading and creating emails, using applications, or even just playing videos and games

The HTC TyTN II allows users to get connected in any country with tri-band UMTS and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE. It boasts unrivalled worldwide 3.5G high speed internet - HSDPA, at speeds 9 times faster than 3G - and WiFi 802.11b/g to ensure users can enjoy high-speed surfing, uploading and downloading while roaming anywhere in the world.

HTC HomeTM, HTC's new homescreen, offers easy access to photo dialing, text messages, calendar entries, emails and contacts, as well as one touch access to live weather conditions plus four-day forecasts.

Leveraging the functionality of Windows Mobile® 6, the HTC TyTN II provides a complete suite of business applications including Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, contacts, calendar, push e-mail, notes, tasks, PDF viewer and more. In addition, HTC has included further applications such as a business card scanner and built in GPS.

The HTC Shift

HTC Shift is set to deliver the ultimate experience by combining innovative designs with powerful functionality and connectivity bringing the full power of Windows Vista and advanced wireless connectivity into an innovative and compact design that is sure to create a new paradigm for mobile computing. The HTC Shift, which has an innovative QWERTY-based keyboard design and 3G-connectivity, comes with Windows Vista Business, includes a brilliant 7-inch widescreen touch display and a 40-gigabyte hard drive. Packed with advanced connectivity, the HTC Shift features high-speed global connectivity with Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi. Fast 1.2 Ghz processor and 1 GB RAM are another characteristics of the cutting edge technology device.

In terms of security, the SHIFT provides enhanced finger print recognition for multiple users to ensure extreme data security and easy access to owners account.

Various methods can be used to input text in to the SHIFT making use of the Touch screen display. Ease of use is confirmed with the presence of the touch pad along with a right - left keys that also replace the need for the usage of an external mouse.