Pantech today unveiled its premium "Slim-Series" of handsets, as the latest stage in the ongoing expansion of its global scope of operations. The Slim-Series, which will initially be launched in Russia and subsequently in other global markets, is composed of the PG-1400, PG-1500, PG-3500 and PG-3600 models and is the ideal choice for trend conscious consumers who are looking for a stylish yet slim and durable handset, with an exceptional range of applications.

Sung-Kyu Lee, President & CEO, Pantech Co., said: "For Pantech, the Slim-Series represents a major step forward in mobile technology and design innovation, as the handsets have been built to incorporate essential multi-functional applications and features, without compromising on super slim exteriors and lightweight durability."

The PG-1500 handset is a light, yet stylishly designed, GSM tri-band clamshell phone, which features a wide 1.8 inch 65K color LCD screen and a 64 polyphonic ringtone and MP3 ringtone. Likewise, the clamshell PG-3500 phone and the PG-3600, a slider model, both feature a diverse range of functions within a slim handset, typifying the emphasis of the Slim-Series on ensuring optimal functionality within a compact frame.

Both the PG-3500 and PG-3600 phones include a 1.3 Mega Pixels CMOS Camera, MPEG 4 camcorder, and MP3 player supported by external memory, as well as Bluetooth/USB and WAP 2.0/JAVA technology, and 64 polyphonic ring tones.

The T-Series of handsets will become available in Russia from next month and in other markets subsequently.