HTC brings affordable GPS, Touchscreen phone to market

Combining a lightweight design, large screen, Copilot navigation software and strong battery life, the P3470 sets a new standard in affordable smartphone, GPS-based devices.

At just 108mm tall, the HTC P3470 offers unbeatable value as one of the most compact devices in HTC's portfolio, featuring a broad range of functionality that today's consumers desire.

The HTC P3470 enables an easy to use and simple interface for accessing web pages, documents, messages, contact lists and more.

The HTC P3470 features Copilot software, the best sat-nav solution for phones.

The intuitive interface, clear instructions and easy call handling make it the ideal software navigation solution for the P3470.

The touch interface and large 2.8 inch screen ensure the AGPS-enabled sat-nav is easy to use.

"Phones with satellite navigation capabilities are witnessing increasing demand in the Middle East, even as mobile penetration rates continue to rise steadily," said Kevin Chen, General Manager, HTC Middle East and Africa and CIS. "The HTC P3470 integrates GPS-location into an innovative and high-powered phone that brings location-based experiences to customers looking for power and affordability. We are very pleased to announce this addition to the product portfolio, continuing our commitment to provide an option for every user".

Key features
- Size: 108 x 58.3 x 15.7 mm
- Weight: 122 g
- Connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Operating system: Windows Mobile 6® Professional
- Display: 2.8-inch QVGA flat touch screen
- Camera: 2 megapixel with macro focus
- Internal memory: 256 MB flash, 128 MB RAM
- Removable memory: microSDTM slot
- Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
- GPS: GPS & aGPS
- Interface: HTC ExtUSBTM (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 Full-Speed)
- Battery: 1100 mAh
- Talk time: GSM: up to 350 minutes*
- Standby time: GSM: up to 240 hours*
- Chipset: TI OMAP 850, 200MHz