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Audiovox Introduces PPC 4100: A New Wireless PDA Phone Powered by Intel XScale(R) Technology

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Audiovox Communications Corporation, a majority-owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation and AT&T Wireless, announced the PPC 4100, an integrated wireless PDA phone featuring Windows Mobile software, which will be available in June 2004. The PPC 4100 is a tri-band (850/1800/1900 MHz) GSM(TM)/GPRS Pocket PC from AT&T Wireless, allowing users to enjoy international roaming capabilities and experience enhanced coverage and quality services from recent AT&T Wireless network upgrades.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PPC 4100 is a tri-band (850/1800/1900 MHz) GSM(TM)/GPRS Pocket PC from AT&T Wireless, allowing users to enjoy international roaming capabilities.
  • The device runs Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs on a 400 MHz, Intel XScale(R) technology-based processor, creating a powerful mobile computing experience.
  • The PPC 4100 features 64MB RAM and 64 ROM and built-in SD/MMC expansion slot, facilitating easy storage of and access to large files.
  • The device includes an AC adapter, USB Cradle, single earbud headset, leather pouch, and Stylus pen.
  • The PPC 4100 was named a finalist for the Best of TechEd 2004 Awards conducted by Windows & .NET Magazine and SQL Server Magazine.
  • Winners for the Best of TechEd 2004 Awards will be announced on May 26th.
  • The device will be available in retail outlets across the country in June 2004 for $349 after a $50 instant rebate.

Statistics:

  • 400 MHz, Intel XScale(R) technology-based processor
  • 64MB RAM and 64 ROM
  • Built-in SD/MMC expansion slot
  • Availability in June 2004, with a price of $349 after a $50 instant rebate
  • Tri-band (850/1800/1900 MHz) GSM(TM)/GPRS Pocket PC from AT&T Wireless
  • 21.692 million subscribers as of March 31, 2004, for AT&T Wireless

Sources:

  • Audiovox Communications Corporation press release (no date)
  • AT&T Wireless press release, dated March 31, 2004
  • Windows & .NET Magazine and SQL Server Magazine press release, dated May 2004
  • http://www.audiovox.com/
  • http://www.attwireless.com/
  • Microsoft Corporation press release, dated May 2004
  • Intel Corporation press release, dated June 2004

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