Vodafone K.K. today announces the development of the V604T by Toshiba, a new PDC (2G) handset that features a terrestrial analogue TV tuner and a separate, dedicated FM radio tuner. The V604T can also record parts of TV programs and capture stills for saving to memory. The V604T is scheduled to go on sale in late April 2006.

The V604T can record parts of TV programs and capture stills for saving to memory. When used with a 512MB memory card (sold separately), a total of approximately 160 minutes can be recorded. In addition, the V604T comes pre-installed with an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) application so customers can easily find the programs they want to watch. The V604T also has a TV/FM radio timer so customers can activate TV and FM radio programs at a given day, time, and channel, so they do not miss a show they want to watch or listen to.

V604T customers can play Chaku-Uta music tracks downloaded from Vodafone live! or PC music files transferred to memory cards (sold separately). Even when the handset is closed, the V604T can continue to play music uninterrupted. The V604T also comes with full-fledged features for music enjoyment, including a stereo earphone mic with TV antenna for realistic sound and stereo twin speakers which feature high-quality acoustics.

The V604T is equipped with “Simple Mode 3” for easy operations, which displays frequently used functions such as voice calling, mail and camera functions in large fonts. Menu displays are four times (40 horizontal x 52 vertical pixels) the size of normal mode, making the handset easy-to-use for beginners and mature users. “Limit Mode” lets customers set up individual “usage rules”, which allows them to control outgoing and incoming voice call numbers, when calls are made, usage volume (total outgoing call times), and TV/FM viewing, making the handset suitable for children.