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Press Release - Oct. 11, 2006

HTC Introduces the T-Mobile Dash:
HTC's smallest Full-keyboard Smartphone with WIFI

HTC's thinnest device of its kind makes it possible to communicate, share, listen and work wirelessly on a cutting edge design.

New York - Oct. 11, 2006 - High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC), the world's leading provider of Microsoft® Windows Mobile®-based devices, today launched in the US the company's first full-QWERTY Smartphone: the powerful, sleek T-Mobile Dash. Announced today at the fall Digital Life conference, the Dash Smartphone from HTC features a unique soft-touch exterior, packed with the latest Windows Mobile® 5.0 technology; enabling people to work, play and stay connected easily, efficiently and effectively. T-Mobile Dash allows you to stay in touch with loved ones via a unique calling plan, connect to data networks via Wi-Fi, experience music and video on the go, access all Mobile Office applications, send and receive push e-mail, and browse the Internet - all on a device that's sleek, smart and complete.

With one of the deepest research and development labs in the Smartphone industry, HTC has nearly a decade's worth of experience designing and building robust, reliable and versatile devices. With the T-Mobile Dash, HTC continues this tradition by offering an 'all-in-one' Smartphone perfect for the entire spectrum of users-from the busy parent who needs to connect with work and family; the entertainment fan who wants to take their music on the go, or the mobile pro that needs a solid mobile computing experience - without giving up on fun.

"Our goal at HTC has always been to create devices that let people communicate, work and entertain themselves whenever and wherever they choose" said Todd Achilles, vice president of sales and marketing for HTC America. "The T-Mobile Dash represents another major breakthrough in product design and we couldn't be more excited to bring this new full keyboard device to market with our partner T-Mobile"

The T-Mobile Dash is HTC's first full-QWERTY Smartphone powered by Windows Mobile 5.0- and includes the following:

  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
  • Push e-mail (direct push technology)
  • Instant access to work and personal e-mail
  • Quad-band EDGE/GSM networks
  • Real HTML web browsing
  • Wi-Fi integration with T-Mobile Hot Spots
  • Music and Video player
  • Instant Messaging with AOL, Yahoo, ICQ and MSN
  • Mobile Office
  • Easy to use calendar that synchs wirelessly to your PC for real-time scheduling
  • 2.4", 320 x 240 display
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • Bluetooth® technology
  • 128 MB of ROM, 64MB of RAM
  • A microSD slot
  • Unique Soft touch exterior


About HTC

HTC designs, manufactures and markets innovative, feature rich Smartphone and PDA Phone devices. These are available as HTC-branded devices and as products individually customized for operator and device partners.

Founded in 1997, High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) is a technology innovator specializing in cutting-edge converged mobile devices. Since its establishment, the company has pioneered many new designs and product innovations, and launched state-of-the-art PDA Phones and Smartphones for operators and distributors in the global telecommunications industry.

HTC has established very unique partnerships with key mobile operators, including the leading five European mobile operators, the top five US operators, and many fast-growing Asian operators. In July 2005, the company opened its American subsidiary in Bellevue, Washington, which offers world-class HTC products to North and Latin American consumers.

HTC is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile device market. The company is listed on The Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

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