Sony Ericsson partners with FON - La Fonera for P990i owners

With the UMTS-GSM hi speed browsing function and the inclusion of Wi-Fi support, together with the comprehensive tools in business, entertainment and security applications like Push Email BlackBerry Connect™, a 2.0 megapixel camera with name card scanning function and superb media player, make P990i a blended smartphone consists of many distinguishable functions that will open up a new horizon for users.

UMTS + Wi-Fi Connecting Business Partner Closely
The P990i is the new generation of Sony Ericsson smartphone that can fully perform UMTS hi-speed advantage, which not only let mobile executives enjoy UMTS-GSM dual mode communication network, they can also use the build-in Wi-Fi to communicate with colleagues, bosses or business partners wherever and whenever they want. As a result, they can get the first hand working information ahead of the competitors and keep the business continuously to grow.

Push Email* with a Thumb Style QWERTY Keyboard
Sony Ericsson P990i provides all the necessary tools for mobile executives which include a simple yet safe and fast e-mail function, with the build-in Word and Excel which enable users to view all the documents in full screen mode, but also can edit and reply instantly without the concern of physical barriers, allowing users to cope with any important business communication.

To edit document or reply e-mail with a blink, besides a variety of text input methods, P990i has a user friendly thumb style QWERTY keyboard with spacious and tactile for easy dialing and bundled with a series of tailor-made functions like word completion, next word prediction▽ and handwriting character recognition, which can enable users to complete the task without a hustle.

In Touch With The Most Updated News
P990i also supports 802.11b and connection to access points that enables high-speed connection to the Internet as a complement to 3G services. Users can easily switch between WLANs and 3G networks to browse web pages, check RSS news feeds, download infotainment and take care of everyday e-mail correspondence. Through the Opera 8 browser, user even can browse web pages in full-screen landscape mode.

Name Card Scanner
The P990i has a 2.0 megapixel with autofocus camera, which not only can serve as normal photo-shooting and sharing device, but also can turn it into a name card scanner, by using character recognition software, it can convert the scanned information that included name and telephone number from the card to Contacts on your P990i. The large 2.8 inch QVGA (262K TFT) touch screen and large viewfinder help you to capture the full name card size in one go.

Infotainment Perfectly Blended
P990i users are expected to spend a fair amount of their time travelling on business and more has been added to the smartphone to make this ‘downtime’ in their working life as relaxing or entertaining as required.

The P990i’s suite of entertainment applications is supported by a 3D Hardware Accelerator and exciting 3D Java games such as “Vijay Singh Pro Golf 2005” from Gameloft, through the build-in equalizer and MegaBass™, user can adjust the sound effect to make the game more enjoyable, together with a fully equipped multi media player that supports MP3, AAC and AAC+ formats, and includes a flight mode allowing the music player to be used when user up 30,000 feet in the sky and the phone is switched off. User can also browse and edit text file wherever they want. Furthermore, with the build-in FM RDS function, user can listen to their favorable radio program whenever they are.

Open Software Platforms
The Sony Ericsson P990i is open to any application that can run on the Symbian OS 9.1, UIQ 3.0, CDC Java™ or MIDP Java™ platforms, be it navigation applications, traveling aid or data management software. With up to 60 MB internal memory and support for MEMORY STICK PRO DUO™ (up to 8 GB), there’s a lot of space for additional applications and content. The included MEMORY STICK PRO DUO™ contains several try-and-buy programs for application areas such as security, call management, navigation and gaming.

Availability and Pricing
Sony Ericsson P990i is now available, retailing at HK$4,380, with 64MB MEMORY STICK PRO DUO in the box and premium silver finishing.

The owner of P990i can even join the P990i Wi-Fi training course for free and enjoy a special price (HK$150) to buy a 1GB MEMORY STICK PRO DUO limited edition, available on a first come, first served basis.

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