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AT&T Quickfire Available from November 10th

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:54:34 +0000

The AT&T Quickfire messaging phone has set to be launched on November 10th, according to a leaked AT&T internal equipment info sheet. When available, the AT&T Quickfire (GTX75) will be sold in Silver, Lime Green and Orange colors for $299.99 without service contract or $99.99 with 2 years service contract.

A slider boasting a touch screen in addition to the full keypad, the AT&T Quickfire can read messages in portrait or landscape mode and also download music over the nation’s fastest 3G network with Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile. Other features include a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, 1.3 megapixel camera and microSD card slot.

[via engadgetmobile]

AT&T Quickfire Coming in November

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:53:02 +0000

Specifications:

Network: GSM Quadband850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz
GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA
Dimension: 109 x 56 x 18 mm
Weight 136 grams
2.8-inch 256k colors TFT touch screen (240 x 320 pixels)
1.3 megapixel camera
Bluetooth
29MB internal memory
microSD card slot
Up to 12.5 days standby time
Up to 3 hours talk time

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UTStarcom Sold Its Personal Communications Division

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:39:05 +0000

While UTStarcom Touch Diamond appeared in a rumor for Verizon Wireless, the company announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Personal Communications Division (”PCD”) to a newly formed entity controlled by AIG Vantage Capital, a part of AIG Investments. The expected proceeds of approximately US$240 million will be based primarily on the net working capital levels, subject to certain adjustments. In addition to the cash consideration, UTStarcom could also receive up to US$50 million based on a three-year earn out provision.

The PCD business, which primarily distributes handsets and related accessories in North America, will be called Personal Communications Devices, LLC and will be led by PCD’s current management team. The Handset business unit of UTStarcom will continue to design and provide devices to be sold in the Americas through Personal Communications Devices, LLC as part of a supply agreement. UTStarcom will also sell devices directly to carriers in other areas of the world.

Philip Christopher, the president of UTStarcom’s PCD, stated, “Operating as a standalone business will afford the new company greater distribution and financial flexibility and better positions us to capitalize on emerging market trends and strategic growth opportunities. We will continue distributing handsets and accessories throughout North America, and we remain focused on providing our current manufacturing partners and carrier customers outstanding support and service.”