Panasonic will showcase its full range of ultra-slim and stylish handsets including its VS (Visual Slim) series featuring megapixel cameras, the MX (Maximum Endurance) series specialising in slim camera phones with a longer battery life, the SA (Sporty and Active) series focusing on phones with a sporty design and the SC (Stylish Colour or Camera) series that includes ultra-light colour and camera phones. In addition Panasonic will preview its first UMTS phone and its new X800 smartphone based on the Symbian Series 60 Platform.

The Panasonic stand will feature five sections, each focusing on specialist areas of mobile technology:

• 3G (UMTS/W-CDMA)
  
  • Showcasing Panasonic Mobile Communication's expertise in 3G technology with its first UMTS mobile phone, the VS9, and mobile communications infrastructure equipment for 3G indoor coverage (Pico BTS, Fiver Distributed Antenna System, RF Repeater) and measurement equipment (Area Analyzer)
• Smartphone
  
  • The X800 and X700 will be on display demonstrating mobile business solutions via the pre-installed Quickoffice^TM software using the miniSD^TM card in conjunction with a PC.
• GSM
  
  • Working samples of new and existing GSM handsets including the new range of slim and stylish mega-pixel camera phones
• Content
  
  • Support for Content Providers and Developers for embedded and downloadable content for 'Panasonic Box'
• SD Card
  
  • Showcasing Panasonic's SD Memory Card for advanced mobile phones including Audio/Video Networking, higher secured electronic content distribution by SD-Audio/Video and SD-Binding, smartSD for mobile commerce transactions and their supporting development tools.

The new GSM range - ultra-slim, ultra-light and ultra-stylish
The new GSM range from Panasonic features ultra-slim and ultra-stylish products. The VS series, which comprises of the VS7 and VS3, specialises in ultra-thin mobiles that have megapixel cameras, ultra-bright displays of approximately 16 million colours and X-Changeable Covers with matching content that allow users to really customise their phones.

The MX series includes the MX7 and MX6 handsets. The range features high-powered batteries designed for 'Maximum Endurance' and extended battery life allowing more time to play games and take photos. The SA series (SA7 and SA6) is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts as it features a sporty and active design. Finally, there is the SC series (SC3 and A210), the sleek, ultra-light 'stylish camera or colour' range with messaging illumination to make text messaging more fun.

Panasonic will also show its existing range of phones, from the tiny A100 series to its first smartphone, the X700.

Panasonic's position as one of the leading mobile phone manufacturers is a result of its ongoing commitment to combine advanced audio-visual technology with stylish mobile phone designs. Panasonic is the only mobile phone manufacturer with a heritage in core technologies, including cameras, batteries and LCD screens, making each of its mobile handsets unique and highly personal. Panasonic's showcase at 3GSM World Congress 2005 will cover a full range of business and personal mobile phone choices.