Ericsson unveils mobile phone equipped for communication and organisation.HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 1999--Ericsson unveiled today the Ericsson R380, a small-sized dual band mobile phone with in-built PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). (Personal Digital Assistant) functionality. The R380 is based on the EPOC A 32-bit operating system for handheld devices from Symbian Ltd., London, (www.symbian.com). Used in Psion and other handheld computers, it supports Java applications, e-mail, fax, infrared exchange, data synchronization with PCs and includes a suite of PIM and productivity applications. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and features all required communications tools as well as calendar, in-built modem and a full graphic display with touch screen. The Ericsson R380 is based on new technology and design platforms and is one of two WAP-enabled and EPOC-based products that Ericsson unveils at CeBIT, the other being the mobile companion MC218. The R380 has the size of an ordinary mobile phone, with the keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. placed on the flip. Simply open it and the mobile phone turns into a communication and organisation tool filled with useful applications. When using the phone in this mode the large landscape display gives the user the opportunity to read and write notes and e-mail, and check the calendar and address book in an efficient way. The R380 is the second phone in Ericsson's R-class, high performance products packed with features and new capabilities. In R380, telephony, e-mail, fax and SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. will give the user all the required communication tools. In-built modem and infrared communication possibilities makes the R380 a complete communications device Typically refers to a terminal used to send voice, video or text. Mobile phones, wireless PDAs and personal computers equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras are all considered communications devices. See modem. . On top of that the R380 has an address book, a calendar, a voice note recorder, a notepad The text editor that comes with Windows. It is a very elementary utility, but gets the job done most of the time. See text editor and WordPad. (text, tool) Notepad - The very basic text editor supplied with Microsoft Windows. and other personal organisation tools. The R380 features hand writing recognition, voice dialling and voice answering. Synchronisation Noun 1. synchronisation - the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; "the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves" synchroneity, synchronicity, synchronism, synchronization, synchronizing, synchrony of user information between R380 and a PC will be supported. To access information R380 will support Internet WML (Wireless Markup Language) A tag-based language used in the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). WML is an XML document type allowing standard XML and HTML tools to be used to develop WML applications. It evolved from Openwave's HDML, but WML is not a superset of HDML. browser (WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. ). "R380 is first and foremost a mobile phone. We think that the form factor is essential for products in this category. By using a large display and focus on the user interface, we have made it possible to handle a lot of functionality within a device that is no bigger than an ordinary mobile phone," said Jan Ahrenbring, Vice President Marketing and Communications at Ericsson Mobile Communications. To access information from the Internet, R380 supports WAP (Wireless Application Protocol). Developed specifically for mobile use the Mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. service (based on WAP) is a unique function offering quicker access to the Internet. The Ericsson R380 is equipped with the EPOC operating system. Developed by Symbian, especially for wireless information devices, this operating system is easier to operate, less power consuming, faster, and more versatile than others. EPOC offers the user a fully featured suite of personal information management as well as productivity and communication applications. Based on a new platform, the R380's components draw less current and thereby ensure work times, which will fulfil requirements from active users. Batteries are made from lithium ion A rechargeable battery technology introduced in 1991 that provides greater charge per pound than nickel metal hydride. In 1993, Toshiba introduced the first notebook in the U.S. with a Li-ion battery. . Ericsson has developed an all-new series of accessories, which form an intelligent communications concept together with the phone.
R380 features include:
- GSM 900/1800 dual band
- In-built modem
- EPOC operating system
- Flip with keys
- Large display
- Touch screen with back light
- Infrared communication
- Size as a mobile phone
- Address book
- Calendar
- E-mail and SMS
- WAP browser
- Voice notes
- Notepad
- Speaker phone
- Calculator
- Alarm clock
- PC synchronisation
- Ericsson Mobile Internet
The Ericsson R380 will be available in volume early 2000.
- Pictures of the new Ericsson R380 can be downloaded from:
http://www.ericsson.se/pressroom/phli_p.shtml
- Additional information about Ericsson mobile phones is available
on the World Wide Web at http://mobile.ericsson.com
- Additional information about EPOC and Symbian is available at
http://www.symbian.com
- Additional information about WAP is available at
http://www.wapforum.org
Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with
communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies
with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000
employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its
customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and
consumers - the world over.
Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: http://www.ericsson.se/pressroom
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