Dopod Launches the World’s 1st HSDPA（3.5G）Phone, Dopod 838Pro
With CSL as the Preferred HSDPA Service Provider

Helps Embrace all business opportunities in Split of Second
Hong Kong: 19 September 2006 (Tuesday):    Dopod International (H.K.) Corp. Ltd. (“Dopod”) announces the launch of the world’s 1st HSDPA Phone, Dopod 838Pro, in Hong Kong today. As Dopod 838Pro’s preferred HSDPA service provider, Hong Kong CSL Limited (“CSL”) also launches HSDPA mobile broadband service to the market on the same day.

HSDPA（High Speed Downlink Packet Access）：
Let “Speed” work for your success
HSDPA currently enables 1.8 Mbps high-speed downloading service, which drastically improves net surfing and downloading efficiency – a service that all users long for. With HSDPA mobile broadband service, users can download email, audio-visual information and transfer data at a speed that is 3.5 times faster than the 384K download speed with the current 3G service to allow massive saving of valuation time.

Strongest Business Functions： Everything Works at Your Advantage
One of the most distinguished features of Dopod 838Pro is the 360-degree Jog Wheel. Together with the sliding keyboard design and over 10 short-cut keys on both sides of 838Pro, users can easily control every function with only one hand. Dopod 838Pro operates with Windows Mobile 5.0 version. With built-in PushMail, Office Mobile and other powerful functions, users will not miss any important message. The improved security control over all data helps limit data theft or lost possibilities.

Via the USB connector, users can charge their Dopod 838Pro whenever they want and can connect the device to any notebook, which will instantly allow the notebook to enjoy the speedy data transfer via HSDPA service. Dopod 838Pro also supports Bluetooth v2.0, infrared, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and data transfer.

Putting Work, Entertainment and Attractive Outlook in One 
While going in line with the simple and stylish design concept behind all Dopod products, Dopod 838Pro reveals classic enchanting style with its unique ‘rose silver’ color. Users can take perfect photos with the unique panoramic mode with the 2.0 megapixel camera that comes with a flash and a unique macro lens and mirror. Only 176g in weight, Dopod 838Pro is the world’s 1st HSDPA phone and also the most light-weighted 3G PDA Phone with a size that fits most perfectly with human hand. Together with the 2.8-inch QVGA high definition screen (240*320 pixels), Dopod 838Pro supports mp3, wma and wav music formats, mp4 movie format, motion and sound recording and A2DP functions.

Cooperating with CSL to further Promote Concept of ‘Enjoy Mobility’
As the preferred HSDPA service provider of Dopod 838Pro, Mr. Hubert Ng, CEO of CSL, commented, “CSL is much delighted to have partnered with Dopod in launching the world’s 1st HSDPA phone, Dopod 838Pro, and announcing the official launch of HSDPA mobile broadband service. CSL stays in the vanguard of the development of the local mobile communications market. Our mission is to combine state-of-the-art mobile technologies with multifunctional products that fit what the market needs and offer diversified services and enterprise solutions to the market.”

Mr. Terry Chung, General Manager of Dopod HK, said, “Dopod 838Pro is the world’s 1st HSDPA phone. With the emergence of HSDPA service and real-time data transfer with Push Mail and RSS functions, Dopod 838Pro creates the best mobile work station that allows users to enjoy benefits brought forward by state-of-the-art technologies and speedy data transfer and thus truly Enjoy Mobility with Dopod.”

Retail Price
Retail price of Dopod 838Pro is HKD$6,180.00.