NTT DoCoMo to release FOMA N900i handset

February 19, 2004

NTT DoCoMo announced that the N900i, the second handset in the new 3G FOMA 900i series and distinguished by its stylish, arc-shaped side profile, will be released on February 22nd, 2004.

The 900i series, the most advanced series of FOMA i-mode mobile phones ever to be released, features Macromedia Flash-equipped browser, HTML e-mail and avatar-capable videophone. Compared with the original series of FOMA phones, 900i models offer three times longer standby and weigh 20% less.

The main features of the FOMA N900i include:

1.) A sophisticated arc-shaped profile (when the phone is open) that is not only stylish, but also highly ergonomic.

2.) A CCD external camera with one mega-pixel effective resolution and two mega-pixel recorded resolution. Takes photos of up to 1,616 x 1,212 dots in size and comes with a 6.2-power, 16-step digital zoom.

3.) "DRAGON QUEST I", a popular role-playing game from Square Enix.

4.) Chance Capture to record video clips beyond the normal time limit, and save clips of a certain time going back from the point where the stop button was pressed. (up to 15 seconds for small-frame clips in standard mode).

5.) miniSD reader-writer to view data on PCs that are stored on the miniSD memory cards in the phone, by using an optional FOMA USB connecting cable.

6.) Random Melody to enjoy randomly selected ringing tones from selected folders when receiving incoming calls and mails.

The N900i, like other 900i models, is equipped with a Macromedia Flash browser to enjoy rich content enhanced with highly fluid animation. It handles Flash applications of up to 100K (compared to 20K in 2G mova 505i series). It also is equipped for richer, more sophisticated online games than ever before. Java-based i-appli applications offer a 400K scratch pad and up to 100K for content/archiving (compared to 200K and 30K in existing FOMA models).

All 900i series handsets have high-resolution cameras ranging up to two mega pixels and a slot for either a MemoryStick Duo or miniSD memory card (depending on the model).

The N900i will be available through all DoCoMo Kanto-Koshinetsu area sales channels on February 22nd. The other eight regional subsidiaries will separately handle the timing of sales in their respective regions. The price of the handset, including a 16 MB miniSD Memory Card, will be open (unfixed). The standard accessory kit, including battery pack, AC adapter and desktop holder, will cost 3,500 yen. The optional FOMA USB connecting cable will cost 1,400 yen.

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