Sprint and LG Electronics Introduce Feature-Rich
Sprint PCS Phone TP2110 For Summer On-the-Go
Fun
The Sprint PCS Phone TP2110 Offers High-End Features, Such as
One-Touch Sprint PCS Wireless Web Access and Unique RollerBall
Navigation, at Affordable Price
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint PCS (NYSE: PCS - news) and LG
Electronics today announced the availability of the dual-band Sprint PCS Phone TP2110, a
feature-packed handset with one-touch Sprint PCS Wireless Web access and easy RollerBall
navigation, at the economical price of $129.99.
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The Sprint PCS Phone TP2110 is indispensable for young people-on-the-go who want to stay
connected to their friends and to the Internet, especially during the summer. Whether at the
pool, on a camping trip, or at the beach, young people can stay in touch with their pals, play a
multitude of games, and buy tickets to the hottest summer concert tours by using the TP2110,
which connects to The Sprint PCS Wireless Web with one simple keystroke. And, because the
TP2110 is compact and light enough to fit in any poolbag, backpack or surf-short pocket, it's
convenient and easy to bring the phone along to any summer destination.
With the ``Messaging'' folder in the top slot on the homedeck of The Sprint PCS Wireless Web,
young customers are just one click away from a variety of ways to communicate: AOL Instant
Messenger(SM) (AIM) to stay connected with their online buddies; two-way,
handset-to-handset text messaging through Sprint PCS Short Mail; wireless chat rooms to
engage in group conversations and to be a part of unique wireless communities; and popular
e-mail services to send and receive daily e-mail messages from virtually anywhere at anytime.
And with the TP2110's ``Smart'' filing system, users can save all of their instant messages and
e-mails into folders for quick access.
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web's ``Shopping'' and ``Entertainment'' folders will also appeal to
young people interested in buying new CDs for summer road trips; purchasing short novels for
days at the beach; getting the latest news on their favorite bands and celebrities; and buying
tickets for the biggest movies and concert tours of the summer. And, with the TP2110's unique
RollerBall navigation key, surfing The Sprint PCS Wireless Web is as fast and easy as using the mouse on a desktop computer.
``With its high-end features and affordable price, the Sprint PCS Phone TP2110 will certainly appeal to younger customers, and
their parents, who want a highly functional phone that's easy on the pocket,'' said Charles Levine, president of Sprint PCS. ``The
TP2110 provides young people on-the-go the ability to communicate with their long-distance friends and get the Internet
information that they want, and gives parents peace of mind that they can stay connected to their kids while they are out and about
this summer.''
``LG Electronics is pleased to add the Sprint PCS Phone TP2110 to the high quality line of handsets we manufacture for Sprint
PCS,'' said Pat McGraw, Director of Sprint Sales at LG InfoComm USA, Inc. ``Through our joint development efforts with Sprint
PCS, we are able to develop compact, feature- rich, stylish handsets that offer consumers the combination of state-of-the-art
features in an easy to use, lightweight and attractive product.''
The Sprint PCS Phone TP2110 also boasts voice-activated dialing and a built-in speakerphone. These features allow for a
completely hands-free experience for mobile customers, providing both safety and convenience while on the go.
Additional feature highlights of the Sprint PCS Phone TP2110 include:
-- Electronic organizer: to-do list, and calendar with scheduler and views
for Today, Weekly and Monthly
-- Function alarms remind users of important events or calls to be made
Voice recording/playback (10 minutes)
-- 24 ringer options
-- Tegic T-9 easy text input
-- Headset jack
-- Wireless circuit switched data and fax capabilities
For younger customers looking to personalize the TP2110, Sprint PCS offers a new line of accessories that encompass some of
today's hottest new styles and trends. A wide variety of clear cases, swivel belt clips, purse-style cases and jelly earbuds are
available in an array of colors like tangerine, blue, infusion, yellow, platinum, black, clear and limon. For fashion- conscious users
who want their TP2110s to match their outfits, moods or lifestyles, these new accessories from Sprint PCS help them express
their personalities through their wireless phones.
The Sprint PCS Phone TP2110, available in a distinctive teal color, is packaged with a standard lithium-ion battery and a desktop
charger. In digital mode, the standard battery provides approximately 150 minutes of talk time or 140 hours of standby time. Phone
dimensions are 4.8``H x 1.9''W x 0.8``D. Weight is 4.3 ounces.
About Sprint PCS
Sprint is a world-class global communications company -- at the forefront of integrating wireline and wireless communications
services. Sprint is a large carrier of Internet traffic and a leader in broadband communications. Sprint built and operates the United
States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and provides a portfolio of advanced data communications services. Sprint
operates the largest 100-percent digital, 100-percent PCS nationwide wireless network in the United States, already serving the
majority of the nation's metropolitan areas including more than 4,000 cities and communities across the country. Sprint has $23
billion in annual revenues and serves more than 23 million business and residential customers. 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 .
SOURCE: Sprint PCS |
