Leaf International Communications, a convergence technology company, today announced the introduction of the HTC S740, a slim, compact, and stylish smartphone that provides the perfect combination of a traditional 12-key phone design with HTC's signature sliding qwerty keyboard for optimal messaging. The HTC S740 will be available in South Africa from November 2008.
"Demand for high-performance, smart, mobile devices continues to see strong growth globally and HTC is well positioned to meet the varying needs of Leaf's diverse customer base," commented Quinton Leigh, MD of Leaf. "The HTC S740 combines a powerful, premium phone with a full slide-out keyboard in a compact and sleek form factor. Clearly, one size does not fit all and the S740 will play an important role in expanding our growing portfolio of devices."
The S740 is designed to offer the most flexible and efficient messaging experience on the market. From the design of its 12-key keypad (ideal for super-fast one hand messaging) and full qwerty keyboard (perfect for those who prefer a two handed messaging experience) both input capabilities ensure efficient and accurate typing, as well as support for POP3, IMAP and Windows Exchange with push e-mail. Instant messaging and SMS can also be accessed through the familiar 12-key interface on the front of the phone.
The HTC S740 features the fastest mobile broadband capabilities with a maximum download speed of 7.2Mbps, up to 18 times faster than 3G. This true mobile broadband experience allows users to leverage the mobile Internet in a variety of ways such as browsing your favourite Web site, or using mapping software* to find a restaurant for lunch, blog posts and video podcasts. In addition, the integrated RSS permits you to catch up on breaking news.
(* Software not included)
The S740 follows the sleek design of HTC's hit consumer handset, the HTC Touch Diamond. This slim smartphone features a matt black facetted back, a 2.4-inch QVGA display and slide-out qwerty keyboard.
Key HTC S740 Product Specifications
* Size: 116.3x43.4x16.3mm
* Weight: 140g with battery
* Networks: WCDMA/HSDPA: 900/2100MHz for EU and Asia
* GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
* Maximum speed: UL = 384kbps; DL = 3.6/7.2Mbps**
* Camera: 3.2 megapixels, with fixed focus and a second VGA camera for video calling
* Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
* Display: 2.4-inch QVGA screen
* Internal memory: 256MB flash; 256MB RAM
* Memory card: microSD
* WLAN: 802.11b/g
* Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
* GPS: GPS/AGPS
* Interface: HTC ExtUSB (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 high-speed)
* Battery: 1000 mAh
* Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 320 minutes*** / GSM: Up to 380 minutes***
* Standby time: WCDMA: Up to 400 hours*** / GSM: Up to 280 hours***
* Special features: Sliding qwerty keyboard, FM radio, Google Maps, RSS hub
* Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7225, 528MHz
Note to editors
** Actual HSDPA maximum speed 3.6/7.2Mbps depends on carrier's network status?
*** Subject to network and phone usage
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