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Press Release - Nov. 6, 2006

HTC & Cingular Launch First Tri-band 3G PDA Phone in the US:
the Cingular 8525



North America’s first PDA Phone with High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) allows users to simultaneously use voice and data features when roaming in the US, Europe, and Asia

Redmond, Wash. – Nov 6, 2006 – High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC), the world’s leading provider of Microsoft® Windows Mobile®-based devices, today unveiled its most versatile PDA Phone to date: the Cingular 8525. The device is the first PDA Phone to be released in North America with High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), which allows users to perform voice and data functions simultaneously. In addition, the Cingular 8525 is the first HSDPA PDA Phone with tri-band 3G usability and can roam in the US, Europe, and Asia (including Japan).

"HTC has done it again in designing a high-quality handheld device that is highly functional, attractive, and easy to use" said Michael Woodward, executive director of mobile professional solutions at Cingular Wireless. "We are very pleased to add this product to our world-class, B2B–oriented device portfolio as Cingular’s first 3G-enabled PDA Phone and look forward to continuing our collaboration with HTC in bringing more innovative products to our customers."

"The 3G capability of the Cingular 8525 combined with Cingular’s renowned service will give our customers the ability to use this PDA Phone to multitask and work when they are mobile," said Todd Achilles, vice president of sales and marketing at HTC America. "In this day and age, being tied to your desk or office is not a possibility, and the Cingular 8525 is equipped to support those who are on the move and do not want to be limited by how and where they work."

The Cingular 8525 is the first tri-band HSDPA 3G Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0- based PDA Phone, which, with its compact size and ultimate connectivity, is truly the complete mobile office solution. Users can utilize the device’s wireless broadband access, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi®, to access corporate or personal e-mail.

While the Cingular 8525 is great for business, it also features the latest in Windows Mobile software and technology to let users shoot videos and still pictures — allowing people to send memories when they happen and stay connected to those who count; as well as listen to music, talk with friends via all major Instant Message platforms, or watch streamed mobile videos. The Cingular 8525 includes the following features:

  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
  • Wireless broadband Internet with worldwide 3G capability
  • Full connectivity with tri-band UMTS/HSDPA; quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • 400 MHz processor
  • Full sliding QWERTY keyboard with improved backlight for easy typing
  • Synchronized music and pictures for easy playback and management
  • Push to talk capable in 2007
  • High-resolution color touchscreen
  • 2.0-megapixel camera with video support
  • Bluetooth® 2.0 technology and Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
  • 128 MB ROM, 64MB RAM
  • microSD
  • Trackwheel for easy navigation
  • 1350mAh battery
  • Support for Microsoft Office Mobile
  • Easy access to e-mail services such as Microsoft Direct Push, Good Mobile Messaging, and Cingular Xpress Mail


The Cingular 8525 PDA Phone will be available in the U.S. from Cingular Wireless beginning November 16 for as low as $399.99 with a two-year contract and qualifying voice and data plans.

About HTC

HTC designs, manufactures and markets innovative, feature rich Smartphone and PDA Phone devices that are 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 developed strong R&D capabilities, 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. Its leading R&D capabilities also attract the most advanced technology developers to work with HTC to facilitate the best applications and to introduce and promote mobile data services universally. 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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