Pantech has just announced the launch of the PT-S100, a new phone aimed at camera enthusiasts and 'early adopters' alike. The PT-S100 features unique swivel technology design, which allows the phone to adapt to a range of different functions. The new model is specifically designed for camera enthusiasts who can utilize the phone’s advanced functionality to take a wider, more elaborate range of shots.

Another unique feature of the PT-S100 is the keypad, positioned on both sides of the LCD display. The new keypad layout reduces the size of the phone and creates an interesting new trend in mobile handset design. 

Pantech's industry leading excellence in handset design has been acknowledged on numerous occasions, most recently by accolades from the iF Design Awards, run by the German International Forum, and the Red Dot Design Awards.

The embedded 1.3 CMOS camera includes auto focus functionality, which features an adopted semi-shutter system, by which users can control the lens focus manually and take exactly the kind of pictures that they prefer. Four different sizes of still shots can be saved, up to a limit of 999 pictures.

Users also benefit from a movie recording function through the inclusion of QCIF and SQCIF technology. The recorded files are saved in MPEG-4 format and a mini-SD card slot is provided for extra capacity. The enhanced camera function is supported with a big screen of 1.93".

The MP3 player function and the FM radio are included to provide for users' entertainment while, through the MOD service, users can download a maximum of 17 of their favorite songs. In addition, mobile commerce and electronic dictionary functions are also included.

PT-S100 features include:

• CDMA 2000 1x (band: CDMA 800MHz)
• Dimension: 100.8 X 58 X 18.9(mm), 116g 
• Memory: 128MB (Usable memory is 74MB, External mini SD card slot provided)
• Internal/External LCD: 1.93” 260K QVGA TFT Color 
• Camera: CMOS 1.3Mpix camera with AF
• MP3 player (1x MOD), FM Radio
• Melody: 64 Polyphonic Ring tones
• Usage Time: Talk time up to 155min/Stand by time up to 160hrs

Pricing & availability:

The PT-S100 will be available from May and the price will be around KRW 495,000 (approx. USD500).

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