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NEC 3G handset Bluetooth-Enabled by CSR
January 16, 2003
CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio), a provider of single-chip radio
devices, announced that NEC's e606 3G videophone handsets are to
be Bluetooth-enabled by CSR's BlueCore single chip Bluetooth IC.
The NEC e606 handsets are for Hutchison's 3G networks, which is
being rolled out worldwide under the company's '3' brand, providing
a range of 3G services. Bluetooth technology increases handset connectivity
options to other devices such as headsets, cameras, printers, PDAs
and PCs.
The choice of CSR's BlueCore as the Bluetooth solution by NEC for
the e606 videophone handsets is a firm endorsement of both CSR's
technology and ability to deliver in high volumes. It highlights
how BlueCore can be easily integrated into handset designs, which
is set to be a key driver in the mass uptake of Bluetooth. The launch
of 3G networks around the world is a significant step in the development
of mobile communications and, given the requirement for Bluetooth
enabled handsets, provides further impetus to the adoption of Bluetooth.
The NEC e606 3G handsets will be dual-mode allowing the user to
benefit from both advanced 3G services and the existing omnipresent
2G networks. Incorporating many new customer-focused features and
technologies, including Bluetooth wireless connectivity, these handsets
are designed to allow users to experience 3G to the full.
Hutchison has taken delivery of the first handsets from NEC for
its 'friendly user' trials in the UK and Italy.
3G networks will be able to deliver high quality, media-rich content
including audio and video, to a mobile handset. 3G will also allow
you to see and hear video clips, and send and receive multimedia
content and information many times faster than is possible over
today's current networks. For example, instead of just seeing the
final score of a football game, complete video clips with highlights
and commentary could be sent directly to subscribers' handsets.
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