Pantech to Showcase 5 Phones at CTIA

Korean phone manufacturer, Pantech Wireless, Inc will be showcasing a wide-array of handsets, at spring CTIA. Pantech will debut five new North American handsets, a variety of leading designs from around the world and even concept phones, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando from March 27 to 29, 2007.

The handsets on display will include Pantech C3b, the newest version of the 'world's smallest camera flip phone' which adds Bluetooth capabilities in addition to offering changeable color face plates, mobile email, multimedia messaging and a multi-capture camera.

The Pantech C510 is a music-centric handset that features an MP3 player with front scrolling digital display and controls, external memory capacity, video recording, Bluetooth stereo and a 1.3 megapixel camera in vibrant, green metal casing.

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Pantech C150 is a slim, candy bar phone, featured in both white and black and includes Bluetooth stereo, MP3 downloading and VGA camera.

Pantech C600 is a 3G phone , that incorporates an array of advanced multimedia components into a compact and sleek form factor that contain Bluetooth stereo, Flash UI, instant messaging, mobile email and mutli-media capabilities.

And finally, Pantech C710 is another 3G phone with PTT (Push-to-Talk) functionality, two deluxe speakers, Bluetooth stereo, 1.3 megapixel camera, Video Sharing Client, Flash UI and a large, vibrant display screen.

The company says it will also be presenting a number of groundbreaking handsets that are currently available in other international territories. Also on hand will be an assortment of award-winning concept phones that have received prestigious iF Design accolades.

Mike Cost, COO, Pantech Wireless said, "CTIA provides us the perfect platform to demonstrate our ability to deliver products that address our customers’ needs for handsets that fit their mobile lifestyle. Our dedication to R&D and ensuring partners a rapid development cycle, allow us to deliver cutting-edge products that take full advantage of carriers’ emerging networks and exciting new content."

In 2006, Pantech introduced 'world’s smallest camera flip phone' family of handsets, and signed partnerships with major carriers and MVNO's including Cingular Wireless, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Helio, Disney Mobile and Alltel.