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» Pantech IM-U140 DMB multimedia handset
(September 2006)
Pantech
Group has launched a pretty cool DMB phone which is quite a relief from the
usual clamshells, candybars etc. The new IM-U140 handset is a Satellite DMB
Phone which will surely get second and third looks for its 2.6-inch wide
QVGA LCD which has a pop up sliding design. When it comes to features the
handset combines the functionality of a DMB player and a cell phone. Thus
expect features like MP3 Player, Video Player, and TV Broadcasts etc.
Another feature worth mentioning is the 3 megapixel camera with built-in
image stabilization which is as good as some point and shoot digicams! If
you thought that’s it, boy are you in for a surprise! The mobile handset is
also PictBridge compatible which lets you print directly from a PictBridge
printer and thus makes the redundant!
The Sky IM-U140 is also equipped with 4 channel stereo speakers and has a
touch screen interface with vibration reaction! Told you this phone is
pretty cool! Measuring 119 x 53 x 23.2 mm and weighing 157.7grams, this one
ain't exactly slim, but with such novel features I am sure the user wont
mind! For now it shall not leave the beautiful Korean countryside where it
would be available soon. To get all the lowdown on this trend-setting
handset head over to the Pantech website
Seoul, South Korea - September 6, 2006: Pantech Group, the number two mobile
phone manufacturer in South Korea, today announced the launch of the IM-U140
handset, a satellite digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) handset that
provides users with a genuinely unique mobile phone experience via its
innovative designed display screen.
The LCD display is designed to pop up automatically at a 30 degree angle
when users push a button next to the screen, optimizing user’s angle of
view. The display adds significantly to users’ enjoyment of movies and TV
programs, maximizing the user-friendly nature of the phone. The 2.6-inch
wide QVGA LCD is the largest display featured on a DMB handset in Korea,
further augmenting the portable TV viewing experience.
M.S. Yoon, Executive Vice President, Domestic Marketing, Pantech Group,
said: “Due to its exceptional range of unique features, including the pop-up
display screen, we expect that the IM-U140 will be welcomed by those mobile
phone users who are looking for new and different features and applications
in their DMB phones”.
“In line with our brand slogan - ‘It’s different’ - we are always seeking to
regenerate and refine our product line, and the IM-U140 is just the latest
stage in this constantly evolving customer commitment. For example, we have
designed the touch screen on the IM-U140 model so that it vibrates when
touched, enhancing the overall unique feel of the phone,” said Mr. Yoon.
The IM-U140 features four channel stereo speakers, enabling users to enjoy a
richer quality of sound when they watch the mobile TV or play mobile games.
In addition, the handset features a 3 megapixel camera with useful modes
such as image stabilization, auto focus and white balance, providing users
with higher picture quality.
The new model also has PictBridge functionality, which enables the
transmission of photos directly from the handset to printers. Other
user-friendly features include an MP3 player and electronic dictionary.
The IM-U140 handset will become available in Korea this month and will be
marketed under Pantech’s SKY brand, the leading premium mobile phone brand
in the Korean market.
SKY IM-U140 features:
● Satellite DMB phone with TV-OUT and FM transmitter function
● Auto pop-up sliding LCD
● 4 channel stereo speakers
● Display: 2.6” wide QVGA 262K colors TFT
● Dimension: 119 x 53 x 23.2 mm/Weight: 157.7g
● 3 megapixel camera with built-in image stabilization
● Touch screen with vibrating reaction
● Multi-tasking functionality
● Embedded mobile games
● MP3 player / PictBridge / Electronic dictionary
References: mobilewhack and techeblog
