Tom,
Press release below says TP5200 is circuit-switched data, so I doubt this is 1x.
Cooters
Sprint and LG InfoComm Introduce The Sprint PCS Phone TP5200, Ultra-Compact Smartshell'
The Feature-Rich Sprint PCS Phone TP5200 is One of the Smallest and Lightest
In its Class
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint (NYSE: FON, PCS) and LG InfoComm U.S.A. today announced the availability of the dual-band Sprint PCS Phone TP5200, a feature-packed clamshell handset that's one of the smallest and lightest phones in its class. This sleek and ultra-compact "Smartshell" phone measures a mere .98 inches deep and 3.30 inches high by 1.80 inches wide. It weighs only 3.5 ounces with its standard Lithium Ion battery attached.
(Photo: newscom.com )
Available exclusively through Sprint PCS, the TP5200 has been designed for ease of use, offering an external Caller ID screen, menu-driven navigation, voice memo, voice-activated dialing and convenient headset jack. It's available for $249.99 at Sprint Stores and other participating retailers within the Sprint PCS 100-percent digital, 100-percent PCS nationwide wireless network.
This attractive silver phone also provides users with personalization and entertainment with its 26 four-tone melodious MIDI ringer options, plus a silent vibrating ringer alert; its two games Comanche (a helicopter action game) and Black Jack2; and its bi-lingual display capabilities (English/Spanish). In addition, the TP5200 equips consumers with productivity tools including a calendar that provides the ability to schedule events and views for Today, Weekly and Monthly; "Smart" filing system for organization and quick access of text messages; Tegic T9 predictive text entry; and calculator.
"The Sprint PCS Phone TP5200 continues the Sprint PCS tradition of offering the best selection of the most innovative wireless devices," said John Garcia, senior vice president of sales and distribution for Sprint PCS. "With its stylish and compact design, the feature-rich TP5200 is an ideal communication tool for virtually all consumers, from on-the-go professionals to fashion-conscious young adults."
"LG InfoComm U.S.A. differentiates itself from its competitors by providing the market with product options that offer compact form factors, advanced features and functionality," said Jae Bae, president of LG InfoComm U.S.A. "We're committed to manufacturing high quality and reliable wireless handsets with new and advanced wireless technology."
With features including wireless circuit-switched data and fax capabilities and Openwave(R) Mobile Browser 4.1, the TP5200 provides today's digital consumers with faster and easier Internet connections. The thumb- operable navigation key also offers mouse-like speed and convenience when navigating The Sprint PCS Wireless Web.
With The Sprint PCS Wireless Web, customers nationwide can send and receive emails and text messages, check stocks and the weather forecast, play games, buy movie and concert tickets, get the latest headlines and entertainment news, and much more. And with the TP5200's "Smart" filing system, users can save all of their text messages into folders for quick and easy access.
Feature highlights of the dual-band Sprint PCS Phone TP5200 include:
Stylish, Ultra-Compact Clamshell Design
-- "Smartshell" -- One of the smallest and lightest phones in its class
(3.30H" x 1.80W" x 0.98D"; 3.5 ounces)
Designed for Ease of Use
-- Dual-display/External LCD displays Caller ID
-- 4-way, menu-driven navigation key
-- Voice memo (5 minutes)/Voice dialing (30 commands)
-- 2.5 mm headset jack
Provides for Personalization and Entertainment
-- 26 MIDI ringer options, plus a silent vibrating ringer alert
-- Two games: Comanche (attack helicopter action game) and Black Jack2
-- Bi-lingual display capabilities (English/Spanish)
Productivity Tools
-- Calendar provides the ability to schedule events and views for Today,
Weekly and Monthly
-- "Smart" filing system uses folders for organization and quick and easy
access of text messages
-- Tegic T9 predictive text entry
-- Calculator
Wireless Data Tools
-- Wireless circuit-switched data and fax capabilities
-- Openwave 4.1 browser for email and Internet access
The Sprint PCS Phone TP5200 is packaged with a standard lithium-ion battery and a desktop charger. In digital mode, the standard battery provides approximately 2.5 hours of talk time or 150 hours of standby time. The optional extended battery provides approximately 4 hours of talk time or 210 hours of standby time in digital.
About Sprint
Sprint is a global communications company serving 23 million business and residential customers in more than 70 countries. With more than 80,000 employees worldwide and $23 billion in annual revenues, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state of the art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network. Sprint's award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone is being extended to key global markets to provide customers with a broad portfolio of scaleable IP products. Sprint's high-capacity, high-speed network gives customers fast, dependable, non-stop access to the vast majority of the world's Internet content. Sprint also operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States, already serving the majority of the nation's metropolitan areas including more than 4,000 cities and communities.
For more information, visit the Sprint PCS web site at sprintpcs.com .
About LG
Headquartered in San Diego, California, LG InfoComm U.S.A., Inc., is the North American wireless division of LGE USA, a business unit of LG Electronics of Seoul, Korea. With annual sales of $14.5 billion, LGE employs over 6,000 individuals and operates research and development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing facilities around the world. The company has sold more than 10 million digital handsets worldwide, including a line of award-winning mobile phones. LGE lays claim to being the first manufacturer to commercialize the CDMA digital mobile communication system with its support of the launch of the SK Telecom Network in Korea. For more information visit the company's Web site at www.lginfocomm.com .
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