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"Powerful Intel® PXA250 Applications Processor, Advanced Connectivity Features Make Fujitsu's Pocket LOOX Ideal Mobility Enabler for Demanding Business and Consumer Users
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Wednesday March 13, 8:03 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Fujitsu Announces Global Launch of Sleek New PDA -- 'Pocket LOOX'
TOKYO & HANNOVER, Germany & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--March 13, 2002--
Powerful Intel® PXA250 Applications Processor, Advanced Connectivity
Features Make Fujitsu's Pocket LOOX Ideal Mobility Enabler for
Demanding Business and Consumer Users
Fujitsu and its group affiliates today announced the global launch of Pocket LOOX®, a sleek new handheld PDA designed to serve as a powerful enabler of mobility for demanding business users and consumers. The new handheld device will preview at Fujitsu Siemens Computers' booth (Hall 1, Stand 5e2) during CeBIT from March 13 - 20, 2002 in Hannover, Germany. Pocket LOOX will be available at the end of May in the Unites States with an estimated street price of $599(1).
Pocket LOOX will run Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002, offering seamless compatibility with widely used PC-based Windows® applications, such as Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word and Pocket Excel. The ultra-slim, lightweight PDA will be powered by a high-performance Intel® PXA250 applications processor with 32MB ROM and 64MB RAM storage capacity. For added functionality the handheld companion will feature a bright 64K-color indoor/outdoor touch screen display with handwriting and character recognition software.
Through the integration of Compact Flash (CF) Type II card slot and Secure Digital (SD) memory slot, the Pocket LOOX will offer a variety of expansion possibilities, including increased storage capacity, wireless capabilities for seamless roaming, high-speed data access and audio communications.
Weighing 5.9 ounces and measuring 5.15 inches wide by 3.2 inches deep and 0.7 inches high, Fujitsu's Pocket LOOX will be a powerful combination of high-end PDA and a modular connectivity concept. With a Lithium-Polymer battery users can anticipate up to 15 hours(2) of working time. A second battery plug-on module is targeted to provide up to 24 hours(2) of working time.
This marks an important and flexible new platform addition to the Fujitsu group's mobile solutions offerings aimed at capitalizing on the infinite possibilities of the broadband era. Product specifications will be optimized to meet the particular market and sales channel requirements of each region.
``The Pocket LOOX will be a perfect mobile companion incorporating high-performance services such as multi-task environment and advanced multimedia capabilities,'' said Sara Nelson, vice president of marketing for Fujitsu PC Corporation. ``With the professional and consumer communities focusing on mobility and connectivity, Fujitsu's Pocket LOOX is poised to deliver the features and functionality required to navigate the information age.''
About Fujitsu PC Corporation
Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Fujitsu PC Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Fujitsu PC Corporation delivers high-performance mobile computing solutions for the North American market, including a wide range of LifeBook® notebooks, Stylistic® pen tablet PCs and Pocket LOOX personal digital assistants. Fujitsu PC Corporation emphasizes leading-edge technology, exceptional product quality, user comfort and productivity and outstanding customer service as primary competitive advantages. More information on Fujitsu PC Corporation's LifeBook notebooks and Stylistic pen tablet PCs is available at www.fujitsupc.com or 1-877-FPC-DIRECT.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting technologies, best-in-class computing and telecommunications platforms, and worldwide corps of systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.48 trillion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. Internet: fujitsu.com
Note (1): Pricing may change without notice.
Note (2): Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications used, features selected, power management settings, battery conditioning and other customer preferences.
Note to Editors: Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, LifeBook and LOOX are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. Stylistic is a registered trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. The statements provided herein are for informational purposes only and may be amended or altered by Fujitsu PC Corporation without notice or liability. Fujitsu PC Corporation disclaims liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions in this press release.
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