HTC Launches GPS Phone P3300

High Tech Computer (HTC) Corp. has announced the launch of the HTC P3300, a Global Positioning System (GPS) phone in India. This device allows users to take pictures outdoors and then automatically embeds the satellite coordinates into the picture.

The MapKing R12 is the mobile mapping system which comes with the P3300. It also includes the SiRF III chipset with 20 parallel channel receivers. Offering wireless LAN access, the phone is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera and FM radio with tuning range from 87.5 MHz – 108.5 MHz.

"The P3300 GPS phone with photo navigation is an addition to our existing portfolio of world class smartphones and PDAs available in India under the HTC brand," said Ajay Sharma, country manager, HTC, India.

The phone weighs 128 grams, is 16.8 mm thin and is available in an iron-grey colour. It operates on the Windows Mobile 6 professional platform and comes with a 128MB built-in ROM and 64MB RAM.

Microsoft Office programs like Outlook Mobile, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, IE Mobile and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile are pre-loaded in the phone. Optional softwares like Adobe Reader (PDF), Sprite Backup, Activesync, Comm Manager, Internet sharing, Network Wizard and Audio Manager are also available. Connectivity options include Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth v2.0 and quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE. The phone features a 2.8-inch QVGA display screen and Phonepad input option.

The phone is available for Rs. 23,000.