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Japan - 22 July 2004

The new 3 video mobile from NEC is here
A slim design in three different colours and double cameras distinguish the NEC e228

NEC presents the latest new video mobile phone - the NEC e228. Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the 313, the NEC e228's features an ultra-stylish new design in three different colours and is characterized by enhanced photography capabilities and improved battery time.

The double camera feature - one on the front and one at the back - offer fantastic functionality for taking video snaps and photography.

Like all 3 video-mobiles by NEC, the e228 is constantly connected to the Internet and can synchronize completely with Outlook Calendar and other PC applications, which makes it suitable for personal as well as professional use. It also enables use of a memory card should there be a need for more memory. The large screen and 65,000-colour resolution provides exceptionally high quality for video viewing and Java games. The e228 is also equipped with an MP3-player for personal audio enjoyment and convenience.

"NEC is pleased to introduce new 3G video mobile phone." Said Susumu Otani, Associate Senior Vice President of NEC Corporate. "The launch of the new 228, NEC's 7th terminal for 3, is the latest step in bringing opportunities and benefits of 3G to wider-range of users in the world. As a long-standing strategic partner, NEC will fully support and contribute to Hutchison's 3G operations with our portfolio of handsets and infrastructure systems."

NEC e228 also has the following functions and technical data:

  • 40 tones polyphonic ring signals
  • 19 MB dynamic memory with support up to 128 Mb Sony Memory stick Duo
  • Downloading capacity of 384 kbps
  • Video calls, MMS
  • Java games
  • Support for video streaming
  • Media player (video and sound)
  • Speaker phone
  • Battery time *: 132 h Standby, 136 min voice, 106 min video.

NEC e228 specifications:

  • Weight: 125 g
  • Size: 129×53×21,5 mm
  • Volume: 120 cc
  • Colours: Silver, white, and blue

High-resolution pictures are available for download at www.nec.se

Media contacts

NEC Corporation
Akiko Shikimori, Manager
Tel: 03-3798-6511
Email: a-shikimori@ay.jp.nec.com