Vodafone 903T, world’s first GPS-compatible 3G Handset
Vodafone K.K. announced that it will commence sales of the Vodafone 903T 3G handset by Toshiba, the world’s first mobile handset capable of network-assisted GPS navigation both in Japan and abroad, on 15 October 2005 in the Kanto-Koshin region, with a nationwide rollout on 21 October.
To coincide with the sale of the 903T, Vodafone K.K. will also launch the ‘Vodafone live! NAVI’ GPS navigation service on 15 October 2005, which enables customers to check their current location, search for surrounding area information and find the best routes to destinations.
Main features of the 903T
Supports Vodafone live! NAVI for network-assisted GPS navigation
The pre-installed navigation application lets you experience the convenient functions such as current location, surrounding area information and best route navigation. Since "Vodafone live! NAVI" can be used overseas*2 as well, you can enjoy all those functions the same way as you do in Japan.
2.4-inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixel) LCD for easy map viewing
The 180°display rotation lets you check the map information easily even while on the move. This vivid and large display is just perfect for using Vodafone live! NAVI.
Auto focus 1.92 megapixel mobile camera
You can take photos up to UXGA (1,200 × 1,600 pixel) size using the main display as a large view finder for a digital camera-like feel. In addition, you can also record video in QVGA resolutions with 15 frames per second.
Vodafone live! NAVI supported areas overseas (as of 13 October 2005)
UK - Vodafone UK
3G (W-CDMA) - Service launch: 15 October 2005
Netherlands - Vodafone Netherlands
2G (GSM/GPRS) - Service launch: 15 October 2005
Spain - Vodafone Spain
2G (GSM/GPRS) - Service launch: 15 October 2005
Canary Islands - Vodafone Spain
2G (GSM/GPRS) - Service launch: 15 October 2005
Germany - Vodafone Germany
2G (GSM/GPRS) - Service launch: 15 October 2005
Hong Kong - SmarTone
3G (W-CDMA) - Service launch: To be launched soon
- GPS positioning overseas may take several minutes in some cases.
- Counties and regions not listed above are not supported by Vodafone live! NAVI due to limitations on positioning times and supported areas.
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